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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.82, 4,478.22 and 1,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.82, 4,478.22 and 1,342.44 is: 2,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.82 : 4,478.22 = 1,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.82/4,478.22 = 1,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.82x = 4,478.22 × 1,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.82x = 6,011,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,741.66/2,987.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.08

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