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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.86, 3,790.76 and 2,087.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.86, 3,790.76 and 2,087.14 is: 3,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.86 : 3,790.76 = 2,087.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.86/3,790.76 = 2,087.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.86x = 3,790.76 × 2,087.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.86x = 7,911,846.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,846.83/2,530.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.15

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