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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,547.66, 3,820.68 and 987.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,547.66, 3,820.68 and 987.55 is: 1,481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,547.66 : 3,820.68 = 987.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,547.66/3,820.68 = 987.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,547.66x = 3,820.68 × 987.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,547.66x = 3,773,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,112.53/2,547.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.01

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