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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.36, 4,122.40 and 1,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.36, 4,122.40 and 1,808.16 is: 2,495.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.36 : 4,122.40 = 1,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.36/4,122.40 = 1,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.36x = 4,122.40 × 1,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.36x = 7,453,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453,958.78/2,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,495.17

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