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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.97, 3,133.48 and 1,682.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.97, 3,133.48 and 1,682.01 is: 2,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.97 : 3,133.48 = 1,682.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.97/3,133.48 = 1,682.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.97x = 3,133.48 × 1,682.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.97x = 5,270,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270,558.55/2,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.25

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