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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.79, 3,132.50 and 790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.79, 3,132.50 and 790.17 is: 1,185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.79 : 3,132.50 = 790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.79/3,132.50 = 790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.79x = 3,132.50 × 790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.79x = 2,475,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,203.57/2,087.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.56

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