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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.10, 3,589.61 and 987.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.10, 3,589.61 and 987.21 is: 1,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.10 : 3,589.61 = 987.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.10/3,589.61 = 987.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.10x = 3,589.61 × 987.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.10x = 3,543,693.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,693.95/2,393.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.80

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