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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087, 3,130.50 and 548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087, 3,130.50 and 548 is: 822

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087 : 3,130.50 = 548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087/3,130.50 = 548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087x = 3,130.50 × 548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087x = 1,715,514
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,514/2,087
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822

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