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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.87, 4,261.59 and 1,761.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.87, 4,261.59 and 1,761.69 is: 2,431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.87 : 4,261.59 = 1,761.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.87/4,261.59 = 1,761.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.87x = 4,261.59 × 1,761.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.87x = 7,507,600.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507,600.49/3,087.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,431.32

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