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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.49, 3,946.44 and 987.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.49, 3,946.44 and 987.06 is: 1,480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.49 : 3,946.44 = 987.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.49/3,946.44 = 987.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.49x = 3,946.44 × 987.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.49x = 3,895,373.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,373.07/2,630.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.85

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