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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,910.98, 2,869.13 and 987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,910.98, 2,869.13 and 987.22 is: 1,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,910.98 : 2,869.13 = 987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,910.98/2,869.13 = 987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,910.98x = 2,869.13 × 987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,910.98x = 2,832,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832,462.52/1,910.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.20

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