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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.55, 4,481.36 and 1,038.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.55, 4,481.36 and 1,038.39 is: 1,557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.55 : 4,481.36 = 1,038.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.55/4,481.36 = 1,038.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.55x = 4,481.36 × 1,038.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.55x = 4,653,399.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,399.41/2,987.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.60

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