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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.73, 2,884.91 and 1,497.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.73, 2,884.91 and 1,497.33 is: 2,069.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.73 : 2,884.91 = 1,497.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.73/2,884.91 = 1,497.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.73x = 2,884.91 × 1,497.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.73x = 4,319,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,654.80/2,087.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.07

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