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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.76, 4,078.68 and 987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.76, 4,078.68 and 987.16 is: 1,480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.76 : 4,078.68 = 987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.76/4,078.68 = 987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.76x = 4,078.68 × 987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.76x = 4,026,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,309.75/2,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.94

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