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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,909.56, 7,362.32 and 1,987.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,909.56, 7,362.32 and 1,987.08 is: 2,979.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,909.56 : 7,362.32 = 1,987.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,909.56/7,362.32 = 1,987.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,909.56x = 7,362.32 × 1,987.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,909.56x = 14,629,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,629,508.89/4,909.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.80

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