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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.39, 3,130.74 and 700.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.39, 3,130.74 and 700.57 is: 1,050.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.39 : 3,130.74 = 700.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.39/3,130.74 = 700.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.39x = 3,130.74 × 700.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.39x = 2,193,299.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,299.02/2,087.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.74

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