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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.09, 3,728.61 and 2,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.09, 3,728.61 and 2,069.54 is: 3,102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.09 : 3,728.61 = 2,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.09/3,728.61 = 2,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.09x = 3,728.61 × 2,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.09x = 7,716,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716,507.54/2,487.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.62

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