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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.44, 2,981.17 and 688.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.44, 2,981.17 and 688.91 is: 1,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.44 : 2,981.17 = 688.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.44/2,981.17 = 688.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.44x = 2,981.17 × 688.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.44x = 2,053,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,752.38/1,987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.37

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