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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,220.48, 3,050.54 and 1,987.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,220.48, 3,050.54 and 1,987.47 is: 2,730.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,220.48 : 3,050.54 = 1,987.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,220.48/3,050.54 = 1,987.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,220.48x = 3,050.54 × 1,987.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,220.48x = 6,062,865.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,865.43/2,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,730.43

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