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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.79, 4,401.90 and 987.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.79, 4,401.90 and 987.01 is: 1,480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.79 : 4,401.90 = 987.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.79/4,401.90 = 987.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.79x = 4,401.90 × 987.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.79x = 4,344,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,708.31/2,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.42

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