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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.83, 4,259.99 and 1,906.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.83, 4,259.99 and 1,906.85 is: 2,630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.83 : 4,259.99 = 1,906.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.83/4,259.99 = 1,906.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.83x = 4,259.99 × 1,906.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.83x = 8,123,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,131.10/3,087.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.70

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