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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.75, 2,741.57 and 1,240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.75, 2,741.57 and 1,240.32 is: 1,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.75 : 2,741.57 = 1,240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.75/2,741.57 = 1,240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.75x = 2,741.57 × 1,240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.75x = 3,400,424.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,424.10/1,987.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.69

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