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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.57, 3,131.40 and 700.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.57, 3,131.40 and 700.95 is: 1,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.57 : 3,131.40 = 700.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.57/3,131.40 = 700.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.57x = 3,131.40 × 700.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.57x = 2,194,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,954.83/2,087.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.44

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