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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.51, 3,132.69 and 1,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.51, 3,132.69 and 1,114.30 is: 1,672.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.51 : 3,132.69 = 1,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.51/3,132.69 = 1,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.51x = 3,132.69 × 1,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.51x = 3,490,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,735.23/2,087.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.20

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