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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.36, 3,131.08 and 1,227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.36, 3,131.08 and 1,227.14 is: 1,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.36 : 3,131.08 = 1,227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.36/3,131.08 = 1,227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.36x = 3,131.08 × 1,227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.36x = 3,842,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,273.51/2,087.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.73

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