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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.58, 3,119.10 and 2,014.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.58, 3,119.10 and 2,014.90 is: 3,010.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.58 : 3,119.10 = 2,014.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.58/3,119.10 = 2,014.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.58x = 3,119.10 × 2,014.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.58x = 6,284,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,284,674.59/2,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.51

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