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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.48, 2,720.65 and 1,087.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.48, 2,720.65 and 1,087.27 is: 1,500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.48 : 2,720.65 = 1,087.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.48/2,720.65 = 1,087.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.48x = 2,720.65 × 1,087.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.48x = 2,958,081.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,081.13/1,971.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.44

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