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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.13, 2,880.51 and 2,018.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.13, 2,880.51 and 2,018.76 is: 2,786.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.13 : 2,880.51 = 2,018.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.13/2,880.51 = 2,018.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.13x = 2,880.51 × 2,018.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.13x = 5,815,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,058.37/2,087.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.15

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