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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,039.50, 4,559.25 and 987.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,039.50, 4,559.25 and 987.50 is: 1,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,039.50 : 4,559.25 = 987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,039.50/4,559.25 = 987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,039.50x = 4,559.25 × 987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,039.50x = 4,502,259.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,259.38/3,039.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.25

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