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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.10, 4,077.68 and 987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.10, 4,077.68 and 987.50 is: 1,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.10 : 4,077.68 = 987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.10/4,077.68 = 987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.10x = 4,077.68 × 987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.10x = 4,026,709
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,709/2,720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.35

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