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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.13, 3,131.91 and 788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.13, 3,131.91 and 788.70 is: 1,183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.13 : 3,131.91 = 788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.13/3,131.91 = 788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.13x = 3,131.91 × 788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.13x = 2,470,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,137.42/2,087.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.51

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