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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.07, 4,480.50 and 1,039.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.07, 4,480.50 and 1,039.23 is: 1,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.07 : 4,480.50 = 1,039.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.07/4,480.50 = 1,039.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.07x = 4,480.50 × 1,039.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.07x = 4,656,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,270.02/2,987.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.81

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