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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,760.79, 5,641.21 and 987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,760.79, 5,641.21 and 987.44 is: 1,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,760.79 : 5,641.21 = 987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,760.79/5,641.21 = 987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,760.79x = 5,641.21 × 987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,760.79x = 5,570,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,570,356.40/3,760.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.17

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