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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.12, 3,130.68 and 719.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.12, 3,130.68 and 719.12 is: 1,078.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.12 : 3,130.68 = 719.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.12/3,130.68 = 719.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.12x = 3,130.68 × 719.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.12x = 2,251,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,334.60/2,087.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.68

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