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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.12, 3,129.63 and 854.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.12, 3,129.63 and 854.03 is: 1,280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.12 : 3,129.63 = 854.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.12/3,129.63 = 854.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.12x = 3,129.63 × 854.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.12x = 2,672,797.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,797.91/2,087.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.62

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