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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.44, 2,867.86 and 987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.44, 2,867.86 and 987.48 is: 1,480.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.44 : 2,867.86 = 987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.44/2,867.86 = 987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.44x = 2,867.86 × 987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.44x = 2,831,954.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,831,954.39/1,912.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.81

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