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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.45, 4,481.18 and 1,039.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.45, 4,481.18 and 1,039.66 is: 1,559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.45 : 4,481.18 = 1,039.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.45/4,481.18 = 1,039.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.45x = 4,481.18 × 1,039.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.45x = 4,658,903.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,903.60/2,987.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.49

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