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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.10, 3,114.32 and 2,037.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.10, 3,114.32 and 2,037.69 is: 3,040.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.10 : 3,114.32 = 2,037.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.10/3,114.32 = 2,037.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.10x = 3,114.32 × 2,037.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.10x = 6,346,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,346,008.53/2,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.59

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