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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.14, 4,254.74 and 987.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.14, 4,254.74 and 987.18 is: 1,480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.14 : 4,254.74 = 987.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.14/4,254.74 = 987.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.14x = 4,254.74 × 987.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.14x = 4,200,194.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,194.23/2,836.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.95

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