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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.98, 3,134.10 and 1,630.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.98, 3,134.10 and 1,630.84 is: 2,447.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.98 : 3,134.10 = 1,630.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.98/3,134.10 = 1,630.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.98x = 3,134.10 × 1,630.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.98x = 5,111,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,215.64/2,087.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.92

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