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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.86, 3,132.51 and 934.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.86, 3,132.51 and 934.06 is: 1,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.86 : 3,132.51 = 934.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.86/3,132.51 = 934.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.86x = 3,132.51 × 934.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.86x = 2,925,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,952.29/2,087.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.41

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