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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.65, 2,881.56 and 1,380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.65, 2,881.56 and 1,380.01 is: 1,904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.65 : 2,881.56 = 1,380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.65/2,881.56 = 1,380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.65x = 2,881.56 × 1,380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.65x = 3,976,581.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,581.62/2,087.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.81

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