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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.03, 3,946.96 and 987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.03, 3,946.96 and 987.73 is: 1,481.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.03 : 3,946.96 = 987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.03/3,946.96 = 987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.03x = 3,946.96 × 987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.03x = 3,898,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,530.80/2,632.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.19

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