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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.16, 4,077.62 and 987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.16, 4,077.62 and 987.16 is: 1,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.16 : 4,077.62 = 987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.16/4,077.62 = 987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.16x = 4,077.62 × 987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.16x = 4,025,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,263.36/2,718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.88

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