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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.33, 3,130.72 and 788.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.33, 3,130.72 and 788.63 is: 1,182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.33 : 3,130.72 = 788.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.33/3,130.72 = 788.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.33x = 3,130.72 × 788.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.33x = 2,468,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,962.09/2,087.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.84

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