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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.11, 3,947.31 and 987.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.11, 3,947.31 and 987.75 is: 1,481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.11 : 3,947.31 = 987.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.11/3,947.31 = 987.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.11x = 3,947.31 × 987.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.11x = 3,898,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,955.45/2,631.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.87

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