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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.25, 2,882.55 and 1,806.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.25, 2,882.55 and 1,806.13 is: 2,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.25 : 2,882.55 = 1,806.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.25/2,882.55 = 1,806.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.25x = 2,882.55 × 1,806.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.25x = 5,206,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,260.03/2,087.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.32

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