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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,760.58, 5,640.31 and 987.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,760.58, 5,640.31 and 987.30 is: 1,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,760.58 : 5,640.31 = 987.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,760.58/5,640.31 = 987.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,760.58x = 5,640.31 × 987.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,760.58x = 5,568,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,678.06/3,760.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.80

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