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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.04, 3,127.32 and 1,737.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.04, 3,127.32 and 1,737.12 is: 2,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.04 : 3,127.32 = 1,737.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.04/3,127.32 = 1,737.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.04x = 3,127.32 × 1,737.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.04x = 5,432,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,432,530.12/2,087.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.98

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