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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.38, 4,113.11 and 987.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.38, 4,113.11 and 987.03 is: 1,480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.38 : 4,113.11 = 987.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.38/4,113.11 = 987.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.38x = 4,113.11 × 987.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.38x = 4,059,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,758.03/2,742.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.38

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