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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.03, 3,946.41 and 987.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.03, 3,946.41 and 987.45 is: 1,481.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.03 : 3,946.41 = 987.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.03/3,946.41 = 987.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.03x = 3,946.41 × 987.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.03x = 3,896,882.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,882.55/2,631.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.12

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