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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.52, 4,077.12 and 987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.52, 4,077.12 and 987.20 is: 1,480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.52 : 4,077.12 = 987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.52/4,077.12 = 987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.52x = 4,077.12 × 987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.52x = 4,024,932.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,932.86/2,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.02

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