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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.24, 2,721.60 and 1,087.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.24, 2,721.60 and 1,087.99 is: 1,501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.24 : 2,721.60 = 1,087.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.24/2,721.60 = 1,087.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.24x = 2,721.60 × 1,087.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.24x = 2,961,066.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961,066.78/1,972.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.37

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