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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.48, 3,116.26 and 1,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.48, 3,116.26 and 1,941.68 is: 2,898.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.48 : 3,116.26 = 1,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.48/3,116.26 = 1,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.48x = 3,116.26 × 1,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.48x = 6,050,779.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,050,779.72/2,087.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.60

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