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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.42, 4,114.14 and 987.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.42, 4,114.14 and 987.94 is: 1,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.42 : 4,114.14 = 987.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.42/4,114.14 = 987.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.42x = 4,114.14 × 987.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.42x = 4,064,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,523.47/2,743.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.55

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