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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,312.77, 4,571.48 and 1,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,312.77, 4,571.48 and 1,987.20 is: 2,742.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,312.77 : 4,571.48 = 1,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,312.77/4,571.48 = 1,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,312.77x = 4,571.48 × 1,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,312.77x = 9,084,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084,435.12/3,312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.25

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