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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.10, 3,130.45 and 1,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.10, 3,130.45 and 1,265.15 is: 1,897.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.10 : 3,130.45 = 1,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.10/3,130.45 = 1,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.10x = 3,130.45 × 1,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.10x = 3,960,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,493.48/2,087.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.61

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