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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.64, 2,942.42 and 987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.64, 2,942.42 and 987.48 is: 1,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.64 : 2,942.42 = 987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.64/2,942.42 = 987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.64x = 2,942.42 × 987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.64x = 2,905,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,575.96/1,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.20

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