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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.02, 3,128.70 and 787.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.02, 3,128.70 and 787.54 is: 1,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.02 : 3,128.70 = 787.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.02/3,128.70 = 787.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.02x = 3,128.70 × 787.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.02x = 2,463,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,976.40/2,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.62

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