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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.31, 2,742.56 and 1,090.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.31, 2,742.56 and 1,090.99 is: 1,505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.31 : 2,742.56 = 1,090.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.31/2,742.56 = 1,090.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.31x = 2,742.56 × 1,090.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.31x = 2,992,105.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,105.53/1,987.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.61

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