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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.08, 4,341.60 and 2,087.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.08, 4,341.60 and 2,087.04 is: 2,875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.08 : 4,341.60 = 2,087.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.08/4,341.60 = 2,087.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.08x = 4,341.60 × 2,087.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.08x = 9,061,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,061,092.86/3,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.55

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