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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.03, 3,971.83 and 1,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.03, 3,971.83 and 1,087.50 is: 1,631.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.03 : 3,971.83 = 1,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.03/3,971.83 = 1,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.03x = 3,971.83 × 1,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.03x = 4,319,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,366.48/2,647.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.78

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