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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.52, 3,130.44 and 771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.52, 3,130.44 and 771.12 is: 1,156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.52 : 3,130.44 = 771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.52/3,130.44 = 771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.52x = 3,130.44 × 771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.52x = 2,413,944.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,944.89/2,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.37

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