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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.68, 4,481.32 and 1,426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.68, 4,481.32 and 1,426.52 is: 2,139.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.68 : 4,481.32 = 1,426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.68/4,481.32 = 1,426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.68x = 4,481.32 × 1,426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.68x = 6,392,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,692.61/2,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.68

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