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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.76, 2,881.76 and 1,291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.76, 2,881.76 and 1,291.36 is: 1,782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.76 : 2,881.76 = 1,291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.76/2,881.76 = 1,291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.76x = 2,881.76 × 1,291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.76x = 3,721,389.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,721,389.59/2,087.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.48

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