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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,081.95, 3,122.89 and 987.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,081.95, 3,122.89 and 987.10 is: 1,480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,081.95 : 3,122.89 = 987.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,081.95/3,122.89 = 987.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,081.95x = 3,122.89 × 987.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,081.95x = 3,082,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,594.44/2,081.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.63

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