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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.81, 3,560.73 and 987.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.81, 3,560.73 and 987.36 is: 1,481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.81 : 3,560.73 = 987.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.81/3,560.73 = 987.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.81x = 3,560.73 × 987.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.81x = 3,515,722.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,722.37/2,373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.05

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