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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.57, 2,720.79 and 1,087.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.57, 2,720.79 and 1,087.39 is: 1,500.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.57 : 2,720.79 = 1,087.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.57/2,720.79 = 1,087.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.57x = 2,720.79 × 1,087.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.57x = 2,958,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,563.24/1,971.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.61

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