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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.45, 4,483.49 and 2,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.45, 4,483.49 and 2,069.44 is: 3,105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.45 : 4,483.49 = 2,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.45/4,483.49 = 2,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.45x = 4,483.49 × 2,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.45x = 9,278,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278,313.55/2,987.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.76

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