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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.63, 2,720.98 and 1,087.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.63, 2,720.98 and 1,087.44 is: 1,500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.63 : 2,720.98 = 1,087.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.63/2,720.98 = 1,087.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.63x = 2,720.98 × 1,087.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.63x = 2,958,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,899.77/1,971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.74

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