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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.29, 2,720.35 and 1,087.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.29, 2,720.35 and 1,087.18 is: 1,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.29 : 2,720.35 = 1,087.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.29/2,720.35 = 1,087.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.29x = 2,720.35 × 1,087.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.29x = 2,957,500.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,500.59/1,971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.29

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