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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,912.55, 2,869.16 and 987.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,912.55, 2,869.16 and 987.85 is: 1,481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,912.55 : 2,869.16 = 987.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,912.55/2,869.16 = 987.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,912.55x = 2,869.16 × 987.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,912.55x = 2,834,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,282.21/1,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.94

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