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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.80, 2,881.68 and 1,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.80, 2,881.68 and 1,301.40 is: 1,796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.80 : 2,881.68 = 1,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.80/2,881.68 = 1,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.80x = 2,881.68 × 1,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.80x = 3,750,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,218.35/2,087.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.25

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