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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.30, 3,130.98 and 548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.30, 3,130.98 and 548.30 is: 822.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.30 : 3,130.98 = 548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.30/3,130.98 = 548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.30x = 3,130.98 × 548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.30x = 1,716,722.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,722.11/2,087.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.46

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