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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.30, 2,720.36 and 1,087.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.30, 2,720.36 and 1,087.13 is: 1,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.30 : 2,720.36 = 1,087.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.30/2,720.36 = 1,087.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.30x = 2,720.36 × 1,087.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.30x = 2,957,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,365.93/1,971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.21

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