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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.88, 4,077.72 and 987.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.88, 4,077.72 and 987.84 is: 1,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.88 : 4,077.72 = 987.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.88/4,077.72 = 987.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.88x = 4,077.72 × 987.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.88x = 4,028,134.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,134.92/2,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.45

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