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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.55, 3,127.38 and 1,623.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.55, 3,127.38 and 1,623.07 is: 2,431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.55 : 3,127.38 = 1,623.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.55/3,127.38 = 1,623.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.55x = 3,127.38 × 1,623.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.55x = 5,075,964.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,964.48/2,087.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.55

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