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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.60, 4,481.58 and 1,138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.60, 4,481.58 and 1,138.89 is: 1,708.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.60 : 4,481.58 = 1,138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.60/4,481.58 = 1,138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.60x = 4,481.58 × 1,138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.60x = 5,104,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104,026.65/2,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.41

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