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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.55, 3,129.98 and 854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.55, 3,129.98 and 854.64 is: 1,281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.55 : 3,129.98 = 854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.55/3,129.98 = 854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.55x = 3,129.98 × 854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.55x = 2,675,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,001.83/2,087.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.41

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