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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.56, 4,078.45 and 987.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.56, 4,078.45 and 987.19 is: 1,481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.56 : 4,078.45 = 987.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.56/4,078.45 = 987.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.56x = 4,078.45 × 987.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.56x = 4,026,196.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,196.09/2,718.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.00

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