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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.18, 2,880.36 and 1,143.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.18, 2,880.36 and 1,143.02 is: 1,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.18 : 2,880.36 = 1,143.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.18/2,880.36 = 1,143.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.18x = 2,880.36 × 1,143.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.18x = 3,292,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,316.29/2,087.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.40

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