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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.68, 3,016.14 and 987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.68, 3,016.14 and 987.40 is: 1,479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.68 : 3,016.14 = 987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.68/3,016.14 = 987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.68x = 3,016.14 × 987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.68x = 2,978,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,136.64/2,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.69

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