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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,936.31, 4,401.62 and 987.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,936.31, 4,401.62 and 987.45 is: 1,480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,936.31 : 4,401.62 = 987.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,936.31/4,401.62 = 987.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,936.31x = 4,401.62 × 987.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,936.31x = 4,346,379.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,379.67/2,936.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.22

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