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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.29, 4,255.52 and 987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.29, 4,255.52 and 987.60 is: 1,481.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.29 : 4,255.52 = 987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.29/4,255.52 = 987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.29x = 4,255.52 × 987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.29x = 4,202,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,746.61/2,836.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.78

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