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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987.83, 2,982.81 and 1,167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987.83, 2,982.81 and 1,167.70 is: 1,752.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987.83 : 2,982.81 = 1,167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987.83/2,982.81 = 1,167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987.83x = 2,982.81 × 1,167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987.83x = 3,483,027.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,027.24/1,987.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.18

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