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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.86, 3,132.20 and 701.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.86, 3,132.20 and 701.62 is: 1,052.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.86 : 3,132.20 = 701.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.86/3,132.20 = 701.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.86x = 3,132.20 × 701.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.86x = 2,197,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,614.16/2,087.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.57

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