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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,630.85, 3,946.11 and 987.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,630.85, 3,946.11 and 987.24 is: 1,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,630.85 : 3,946.11 = 987.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,630.85/3,946.11 = 987.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,630.85x = 3,946.11 × 987.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,630.85x = 3,895,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,757.64/2,630.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.80

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