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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.34, 2,880.83 and 1,191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.34, 2,880.83 and 1,191.07 is: 1,643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.34 : 2,880.83 = 1,191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.34/2,880.83 = 1,191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.34x = 2,880.83 × 1,191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.34x = 3,431,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431,276.77/2,087.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.85

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