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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.19, 3,130.91 and 788.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.19, 3,130.91 and 788.67 is: 1,183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.19 : 3,130.91 = 788.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.19/3,130.91 = 788.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.19x = 3,130.91 × 788.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.19x = 2,469,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,254.79/2,087.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.05

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