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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.50, 3,673.20 and 987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.50, 3,673.20 and 987.80 is: 1,481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.50 : 3,673.20 = 987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.50/3,673.20 = 987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.50x = 3,673.20 × 987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.50x = 3,628,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,386.96/2,448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.88

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