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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.94, 3,131.97 and 701.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.94, 3,131.97 and 701.33 is: 1,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.94 : 3,131.97 = 701.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.94/3,131.97 = 701.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.94x = 3,131.97 × 701.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.94x = 2,196,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,525.35/2,087.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.01

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