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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,913.72, 2,869.62 and 987.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,913.72, 2,869.62 and 987.88 is: 1,481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,913.72 : 2,869.62 = 987.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,913.72/2,869.62 = 987.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,913.72x = 2,869.62 × 987.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,913.72x = 2,834,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,840.21/1,913.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.32

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