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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.76, 4,482.40 and 1,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.76, 4,482.40 and 1,039.98 is: 1,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.76 : 4,482.40 = 1,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.76/4,482.40 = 1,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.76x = 4,482.40 × 1,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.76x = 4,661,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,606.35/2,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.23

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