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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.23, 3,947.19 and 987.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.23, 3,947.19 and 987.63 is: 1,481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.23 : 3,947.19 = 987.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.23/3,947.19 = 987.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.23x = 3,947.19 × 987.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.23x = 3,898,363.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898,363.26/2,632.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.01

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