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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287.09, 3,429.67 and 987.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287.09, 3,429.67 and 987.63 is: 1,481.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287.09 : 3,429.67 = 987.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287.09/3,429.67 = 987.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287.09x = 3,429.67 × 987.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287.09x = 3,387,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,244.98/2,287.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.03

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