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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.32, 2,877.42 and 1,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.32, 2,877.42 and 1,644.34 is: 2,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.32 : 2,877.42 = 1,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.32/2,877.42 = 1,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.32x = 2,877.42 × 1,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.32x = 4,731,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,731,456.80/2,087.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.76

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