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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.53, 3,429.25 and 987.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.53, 3,429.25 and 987.29 is: 1,480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.53 : 3,429.25 = 987.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.53/3,429.25 = 987.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.53x = 3,429.25 × 987.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.53x = 3,385,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,644.62/2,286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.69

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