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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.84, 3,132.96 and 855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.84, 3,132.96 and 855.44 is: 1,283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.84 : 3,132.96 = 855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.84/3,132.96 = 855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.84x = 3,132.96 × 855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.84x = 2,680,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,059.30/2,087.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.65

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