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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.08, 3,130.54 and 527.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.08, 3,130.54 and 527.08 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.08 : 3,130.54 = 527.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.08/3,130.54 = 527.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.08x = 3,130.54 × 527.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.08x = 1,650,045.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,650,045.02/2,087.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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