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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.59, 4,076.94 and 987

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.59, 4,076.94 and 987 is: 1,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.59 : 4,076.94 = 987 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.59/4,076.94 = 987/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.59x = 4,076.94 × 987
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.59x = 4,023,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,939.78/2,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.61

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