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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.73, 3,557.57 and 987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.73, 3,557.57 and 987.02 is: 1,479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.73 : 3,557.57 = 987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.73/3,557.57 = 987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.73x = 3,557.57 × 987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.73x = 3,511,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,370.02/2,372.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.89

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