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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.79, 3,133.20 and 1,681.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.79, 3,133.20 and 1,681.83 is: 2,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.79 : 3,133.20 = 1,681.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.79/3,133.20 = 1,681.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.79x = 3,133.20 × 1,681.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.79x = 5,269,509.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,269,509.76/2,087.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.97

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