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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.24, 4,443.98 and 987.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.24, 4,443.98 and 987.79 is: 1,481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.24 : 4,443.98 = 987.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.24/4,443.98 = 987.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.24x = 4,443.98 × 987.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.24x = 4,389,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,702.96/2,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.89

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