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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.34, 2,720.25 and 1,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.34, 2,720.25 and 1,087.12 is: 1,500.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.34 : 2,720.25 = 1,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.34/2,720.25 = 1,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.34x = 2,720.25 × 1,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.34x = 2,957,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,238.18/1,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.12

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