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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.88, 2,740.73 and 1,487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.88, 2,740.73 and 1,487.67 is: 2,053.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.88 : 2,740.73 = 1,487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.88/2,740.73 = 1,487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.88x = 2,740.73 × 1,487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.88x = 4,077,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,077,301.80/1,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.15

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