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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.62, 3,131.40 and 854.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.62, 3,131.40 and 854.70 is: 1,282.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.62 : 3,131.40 = 854.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.62/3,131.40 = 854.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.62x = 3,131.40 × 854.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.62x = 2,676,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,407.58/2,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.04

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