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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.15, 3,131.04 and 681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.15, 3,131.04 and 681.13 is: 1,021.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.15 : 3,131.04 = 681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.15/3,131.04 = 681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.15x = 3,131.04 × 681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.15x = 2,132,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,630.30/2,087.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.79

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