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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.61, 2,720.78 and 1,087.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.61, 2,720.78 and 1,087.41 is: 1,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.61 : 2,720.78 = 1,087.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.61/2,720.78 = 1,087.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.61x = 2,720.78 × 1,087.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.61x = 2,958,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,599.98/1,971.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.60

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