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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.96, 3,131.94 and 855.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.96, 3,131.94 and 855.37 is: 1,283.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.96 : 3,131.94 = 855.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.96/3,131.94 = 855.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.96x = 3,131.94 × 855.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.96x = 2,678,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,979.26/2,087.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.06

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