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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.56, 3,131.23 and 700.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.56, 3,131.23 and 700.91 is: 1,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.56 : 3,131.23 = 700.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.56/3,131.23 = 700.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.56x = 3,131.23 × 700.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.56x = 2,194,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,691.26/2,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.32

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