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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.01, 2,876.63 and 1,562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.01, 2,876.63 and 1,562.13 is: 2,153.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.01 : 2,876.63 = 1,562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.01/2,876.63 = 1,562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.01x = 2,876.63 × 1,562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.01x = 4,493,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,493,662.21/2,087.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.16

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