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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.75, 4,482.07 and 1,039.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.75, 4,482.07 and 1,039.50 is: 1,559.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.75 : 4,482.07 = 1,039.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.75/4,482.07 = 1,039.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.75x = 4,482.07 × 1,039.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.75x = 4,659,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,109.17/2,987.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.40

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