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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.19, 3,118.55 and 2,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.19, 3,118.55 and 2,014.54 is: 3,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.19 : 3,118.55 = 2,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.19/3,118.55 = 2,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.19x = 3,118.55 × 2,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.19x = 6,282,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,425.85/2,087.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.99

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