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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.08, 3,790.62 and 987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.08, 3,790.62 and 987 is: 1,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.08 : 3,790.62 = 987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.08/3,790.62 = 987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.08x = 3,790.62 × 987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.08x = 3,741,341.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,341.94/2,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.50

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