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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.07, 3,130.89 and 854.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.07, 3,130.89 and 854.65 is: 1,282.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.07 : 3,130.89 = 854.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.07/3,130.89 = 854.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.07x = 3,130.89 × 854.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.07x = 2,675,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,815.14/2,087.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.09

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