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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.64, 4,261.71 and 2,094.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.64, 4,261.71 and 2,094.58 is: 2,891.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.64 : 4,261.71 = 2,094.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.64/4,261.71 = 2,094.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.64x = 4,261.71 × 2,094.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.64x = 8,926,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926,492.53/3,087.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.04

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