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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.04, 3,431.10 and 987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.04, 3,431.10 and 987.80 is: 1,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.04 : 3,431.10 = 987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.04/3,431.10 = 987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.04x = 3,431.10 × 987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.04x = 3,389,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,240.58/2,287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.93

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