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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.42, 2,720.56 and 1,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.42, 2,720.56 and 1,087.22 is: 1,500.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.42 : 2,720.56 = 1,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.42/2,720.56 = 1,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.42x = 2,720.56 × 1,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.42x = 2,957,841.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,841.81/1,971.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.36

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