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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.76, 2,721.02 and 1,087.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.76, 2,721.02 and 1,087.58 is: 1,500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.76 : 2,721.02 = 1,087.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.76/2,721.02 = 1,087.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.76x = 2,721.02 × 1,087.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.76x = 2,959,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,326.93/1,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.86

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