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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.21, 2,720.26 and 1,087.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.21, 2,720.26 and 1,087.01 is: 1,500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.21 : 2,720.26 = 1,087.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.21/2,720.26 = 1,087.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.21x = 2,720.26 × 1,087.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.21x = 2,956,941.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,941.67/1,971.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.07

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