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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.23, 2,742.42 and 1,091.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.23, 2,742.42 and 1,091.01 is: 1,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.23 : 2,742.42 = 1,091.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.23/2,742.42 = 1,091.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.23x = 2,742.42 × 1,091.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.23x = 2,991,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,993.93/1,987.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.61

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