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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.84, 3,131.22 and 855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.84, 3,131.22 and 855.02 is: 1,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.84 : 3,131.22 = 855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.84/3,131.22 = 855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.84x = 3,131.22 × 855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.84x = 2,677,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,255.72/2,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.31

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