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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.92, 3,331.20 and 987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.92, 3,331.20 and 987.40 is: 1,481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.92 : 3,331.20 = 987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.92/3,331.20 = 987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.92x = 3,331.20 × 987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.92x = 3,289,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,226.88/2,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.69

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