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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.16, 3,130.98 and 1,221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.16, 3,130.98 and 1,221.48 is: 1,832.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.16 : 3,130.98 = 1,221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.16/3,130.98 = 1,221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.16x = 3,130.98 × 1,221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.16x = 3,824,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,429.45/2,087.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.36

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