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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.28, 4,480.23 and 1,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.28, 4,480.23 and 1,137.72 is: 1,706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.28 : 4,480.23 = 1,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.28/4,480.23 = 1,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.28x = 4,480.23 × 1,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.28x = 5,097,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097,247.28/2,987.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.32

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