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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.33, 3,127.46 and 1,263.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.33, 3,127.46 and 1,263.11 is: 1,892.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.33 : 3,127.46 = 1,263.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.33/3,127.46 = 1,263.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.33x = 3,127.46 × 1,263.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.33x = 3,950,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,304.05/2,087.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.52

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