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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.26, 2,981.08 and 754.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.26, 2,981.08 and 754.34 is: 1,131.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.26 : 2,981.08 = 754.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.26/2,981.08 = 754.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.26x = 2,981.08 × 754.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.26x = 2,248,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,740.19/1,987.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.58

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