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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,636.63, 2,453.72 and 987.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,636.63, 2,453.72 and 987.21 is: 1,480.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,636.63 : 2,453.72 = 987.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,636.63/2,453.72 = 987.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,636.63x = 2,453.72 × 987.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,636.63x = 2,422,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,331.99/1,636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.08

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