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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.04, 4,480.50 and 1,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.04, 4,480.50 and 1,039.20 is: 1,558.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.04 : 4,480.50 = 1,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.04/4,480.50 = 1,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.04x = 4,480.50 × 1,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.04x = 4,656,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,135.60/2,987.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.78

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