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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.36, 3,131.04 and 838.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.36, 3,131.04 and 838.52 is: 1,257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.36 : 3,131.04 = 838.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.36/3,131.04 = 838.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.36x = 3,131.04 × 838.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.36x = 2,625,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,435.47/2,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.78

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