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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.40, 3,181.08 and 887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.40, 3,181.08 and 887.20 is: 1,331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.40 : 3,181.08 = 887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.40/3,181.08 = 887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.40x = 3,181.08 × 887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.40x = 2,822,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,254.18/2,120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.00

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