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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.62, 4,479.91 and 1,012.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.62, 4,479.91 and 1,012.64 is: 1,518.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.62 : 4,479.91 = 1,012.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.62/4,479.91 = 1,012.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.62x = 4,479.91 × 1,012.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.62x = 4,536,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,511.13/2,987.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.44

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