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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,087.88, 4,261.50 and 2,038.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,087.88, 4,261.50 and 2,038.12 is: 2,812.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,087.88 : 4,261.50 = 2,038.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,087.88/4,261.50 = 2,038.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,087.88x = 4,261.50 × 2,038.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,087.88x = 8,685,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685,448.38/3,087.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.75

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