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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.66, 3,131.51 and 854.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.66, 3,131.51 and 854.75 is: 1,282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.66 : 3,131.51 = 854.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.66/3,131.51 = 854.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.66x = 3,131.51 × 854.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.66x = 2,676,638.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,638.24/2,087.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.13

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