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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.06, 3,130.59 and 932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.06, 3,130.59 and 932 is: 1,398.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.06 : 3,130.59 = 932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.06/3,130.59 = 932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.06x = 3,130.59 × 932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.06x = 2,917,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,709.88/2,087.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.00

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