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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.29, 2,720.37 and 1,087.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.29, 2,720.37 and 1,087.09 is: 1,500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.29 : 2,720.37 = 1,087.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.29/2,720.37 = 1,087.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.29x = 2,720.37 × 1,087.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.29x = 2,957,281.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,281.63/1,971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.18

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