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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.72, 3,017.64 and 987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.72, 3,017.64 and 987.44 is: 1,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.72 : 3,017.64 = 987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.72/3,017.64 = 987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.72x = 3,017.64 × 987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.72x = 2,979,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,738.44/2,012.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.45

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