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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,086.63, 3,128.73 and 788.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,086.63, 3,128.73 and 788.20 is: 1,181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,086.63 : 3,128.73 = 788.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,086.63/3,128.73 = 788.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,086.63x = 3,128.73 × 788.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,086.63x = 2,466,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,064.99/2,086.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.84

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