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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.47, 2,981.61 and 754.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.47, 2,981.61 and 754.65 is: 1,132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.47 : 2,981.61 = 754.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.47/2,981.61 = 754.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.47x = 2,981.61 × 754.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.47x = 2,250,071.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,071.99/1,987.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.13

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