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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.68, 2,743.20 and 1,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.68, 2,743.20 and 1,368 is: 1,887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.68 : 2,743.20 = 1,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.68/2,743.20 = 1,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.68x = 2,743.20 × 1,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.68x = 3,752,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,697.60/1,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.98

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