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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.62, 4,444.37 and 987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.62, 4,444.37 and 987.60 is: 1,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.62 : 4,444.37 = 987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.62/4,444.37 = 987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.62x = 4,444.37 × 987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.62x = 4,389,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,259.81/2,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.55

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