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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.90, 3,131.85 and 855.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.90, 3,131.85 and 855.66 is: 1,283.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.90 : 3,131.85 = 855.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.90/3,131.85 = 855.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.90x = 3,131.85 × 855.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.90x = 2,679,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,812.52/2,087.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.50

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