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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.16, 4,481.55 and 1,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.16, 4,481.55 and 1,039.52 is: 1,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.16 : 4,481.55 = 1,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.16/4,481.55 = 1,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.16x = 4,481.55 × 1,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.16x = 4,658,638.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,638.45/2,987.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.55

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