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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.48, 3,114.81 and 2,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.48, 3,114.81 and 2,017.02 is: 3,009.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.48 : 3,114.81 = 2,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.48/3,114.81 = 2,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.48x = 3,114.81 × 2,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.48x = 6,282,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,634.07/2,087.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.67

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