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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,669.31, 4,018.77 and 2,087.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,669.31, 4,018.77 and 2,087.46 is: 3,142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,669.31 : 4,018.77 = 2,087.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,669.31/4,018.77 = 2,087.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,669.31x = 4,018.77 × 2,087.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,669.31x = 8,389,021.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389,021.62/2,669.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.77

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