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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.70, 2,981.43 and 671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.70, 2,981.43 and 671.40 is: 1,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.70 : 2,981.43 = 671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.70/2,981.43 = 671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.70x = 2,981.43 × 671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.70x = 2,001,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,725.61/1,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.06

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