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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.50, 3,131.25 and 548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.50, 3,131.25 and 548.50 is: 822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.50 : 3,131.25 = 548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.50/3,131.25 = 548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.50x = 3,131.25 × 548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.50x = 1,717,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,490.63/2,087.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.75

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