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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836.84, 4,255.08 and 987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836.84, 4,255.08 and 987.80 is: 1,481.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836.84 : 4,255.08 = 987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836.84/4,255.08 = 987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836.84x = 4,255.08 × 987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836.84x = 4,203,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,168.02/2,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.64

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