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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.10, 2,876.88 and 1,644.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.10, 2,876.88 and 1,644.24 is: 2,266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.10 : 2,876.88 = 1,644.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.10/2,876.88 = 1,644.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.10x = 2,876.88 × 1,644.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.10x = 4,730,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,281.17/2,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.44

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