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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.50, 4,631.26 and 1,356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.50, 4,631.26 and 1,356.14 is: 2,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.50 : 4,631.26 = 1,356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.50/4,631.26 = 1,356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.50x = 4,631.26 × 1,356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.50x = 6,280,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,636.94/3,087.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.21

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