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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.47, 2,720.58 and 1,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.47, 2,720.58 and 1,087.26 is: 1,500.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.47 : 2,720.58 = 1,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.47/2,720.58 = 1,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.47x = 2,720.58 × 1,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.47x = 2,957,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,977.81/1,971.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.40

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