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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.66, 3,947.50 and 987.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.66, 3,947.50 and 987.05 is: 1,480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.66 : 3,947.50 = 987.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.66/3,947.50 = 987.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.66x = 3,947.50 × 987.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.66x = 3,896,390.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,390.98/2,631.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.59

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