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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.19, 3,236.86 and 987.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.19, 3,236.86 and 987.19 is: 1,481.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.19 : 3,236.86 = 987.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.19/3,236.86 = 987.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.19x = 3,236.86 × 987.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.19x = 3,195,388.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,388.97/2,157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.28

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