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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.19, 3,131.72 and 1,099.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.19, 3,131.72 and 1,099.77 is: 1,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.19 : 3,131.72 = 1,099.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.19/3,131.72 = 1,099.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.19x = 3,131.72 × 1,099.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.19x = 3,444,171.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,171.70/2,087.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.15

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