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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.57, 3,429.05 and 987.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.57, 3,429.05 and 987.33 is: 1,480.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.57 : 3,429.05 = 987.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.57/3,429.05 = 987.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.57x = 3,429.05 × 987.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.57x = 3,385,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,599.00/2,286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.65

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