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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.65, 4,097.73 and 1,087.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.65, 4,097.73 and 1,087.80 is: 1,631.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.65 : 4,097.73 = 1,087.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.65/4,097.73 = 1,087.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.65x = 4,097.73 × 1,087.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.65x = 4,457,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457,510.69/2,731.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.80

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