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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.64, 3,132.38 and 855.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.64, 3,132.38 and 855.33 is: 1,283.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.64 : 3,132.38 = 855.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.64/3,132.38 = 855.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.64x = 3,132.38 × 855.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.64x = 2,679,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,217.52/2,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.37

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