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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.47, 2,977.23 and 948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.47, 2,977.23 and 948.48 is: 1,420.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.47 : 2,977.23 = 948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.47/2,977.23 = 948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.47x = 2,977.23 × 948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.47x = 2,823,843.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,843.11/1,987.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.82

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