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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.24, 3,672.95 and 987.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.24, 3,672.95 and 987.90 is: 1,481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.24 : 3,672.95 = 987.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.24/3,672.95 = 987.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.24x = 3,672.95 × 987.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.24x = 3,628,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,488.59/2,449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.48

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