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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.64, 2,874.39 and 1,772.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.64, 2,874.39 and 1,772.25 is: 2,440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.64 : 2,874.39 = 1,772.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.64/2,874.39 = 1,772.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.64x = 2,874.39 × 1,772.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.64x = 5,094,120.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,094,120.25/2,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,440.13

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