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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.16, 4,113.12 and 987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.16, 4,113.12 and 987.28 is: 1,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.16 : 4,113.12 = 987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.16/4,113.12 = 987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.16x = 4,113.12 × 987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.16x = 4,060,801.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,801.11/2,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.88

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