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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.80, 10,879.20 and 1,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.80, 10,879.20 and 1,987.80 is: 2,981.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.80 : 10,879.20 = 1,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.80/10,879.20 = 1,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.80x = 10,879.20 × 1,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.80x = 21,625,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,625,673.76/7,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.70

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