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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.16, 2,721.63 and 1,087.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.16, 2,721.63 and 1,087.91 is: 1,501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.16 : 2,721.63 = 1,087.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.16/2,721.63 = 1,087.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.16x = 2,721.63 × 1,087.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.16x = 2,960,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,960,888.49/1,972.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.34

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