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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.61, 3,132.10 and 1,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.61, 3,132.10 and 1,113.48 is: 1,670.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.61 : 3,132.10 = 1,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.61/3,132.10 = 1,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.61x = 3,132.10 × 1,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.61x = 3,487,530.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,530.71/2,087.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.59

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