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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.58, 3,129.66 and 916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.58, 3,129.66 and 916.74 is: 1,374.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.58 : 3,129.66 = 916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.58/3,129.66 = 916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.58x = 3,129.66 × 916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.58x = 2,869,084.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,084.51/2,087.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.36

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