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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.05, 4,478.52 and 1,320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.05, 4,478.52 and 1,320.37 is: 1,979.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.05 : 4,478.52 = 1,320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.05/4,478.52 = 1,320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.05x = 4,478.52 × 1,320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.05x = 5,913,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,322.40/2,987.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.65

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