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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.72, 2,720.93 and 1,087.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.72, 2,720.93 and 1,087.47 is: 1,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.72 : 2,720.93 = 1,087.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.72/2,720.93 = 1,087.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.72x = 2,720.93 × 1,087.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.72x = 2,958,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,924.31/1,971.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.68

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