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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.01, 2,741.51 and 1,241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.01, 2,741.51 and 1,241.72 is: 1,713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.01 : 2,741.51 = 1,241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.01/2,741.51 = 1,241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.01x = 2,741.51 × 1,241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.01x = 3,404,195.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,195.19/1,987.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.23

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