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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.94, 3,130.25 and 1,047.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.94, 3,130.25 and 1,047.38 is: 1,570.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.94 : 3,130.25 = 1,047.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.94/3,130.25 = 1,047.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.94x = 3,130.25 × 1,047.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.94x = 3,278,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,540.36/2,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.23

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