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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.00, 3,945.69 and 987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.00, 3,945.69 and 987.02 is: 1,480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.00 : 3,945.69 = 987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.00/3,945.69 = 987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.00x = 3,945.69 × 987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.00x = 3,894,455.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,455.22/2,630.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.78

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