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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.23, 2,720.31 and 1,087.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.23, 2,720.31 and 1,087.02 is: 1,500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.23 : 2,720.31 = 1,087.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.23/2,720.31 = 1,087.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.23x = 2,720.31 × 1,087.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.23x = 2,957,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,031.38/1,971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.09

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