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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,140.98, 3,213.09 and 987.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,140.98, 3,213.09 and 987.54 is: 1,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,140.98 : 3,213.09 = 987.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,140.98/3,213.09 = 987.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,140.98x = 3,213.09 × 987.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,140.98x = 3,173,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,054.90/2,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.06

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