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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.37, 3,132.27 and 1,645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.37, 3,132.27 and 1,645.92 is: 2,469.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.37 : 3,132.27 = 1,645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.37/3,132.27 = 1,645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.37x = 3,132.27 × 1,645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.37x = 5,155,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,465.84/2,087.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.84

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