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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.00, 3,130.49 and 527.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.00, 3,130.49 and 527.01 is: 790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.00 : 3,130.49 = 527.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.00/3,130.49 = 527.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.00x = 3,130.49 × 527.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.00x = 1,649,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,781.25/2,087.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.51

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