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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.17, 3,181.49 and 887.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.17, 3,181.49 and 887.48 is: 1,331.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.17 : 3,181.49 = 887.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.17/3,181.49 = 887.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.17x = 3,181.49 × 887.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.17x = 2,823,495.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,495.06/2,120.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.73

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