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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,067.10, 4,601.39 and 987.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,067.10, 4,601.39 and 987.11 is: 1,480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,067.10 : 4,601.39 = 987.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,067.10/4,601.39 = 987.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,067.10x = 4,601.39 × 987.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,067.10x = 4,542,050.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,050.14/3,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.90

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