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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.06, 2,191.92 and 1,237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.06, 2,191.92 and 1,237.17 is: 1,708.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.06 : 2,191.92 = 1,237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.06/2,191.92 = 1,237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.06x = 2,191.92 × 1,237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.06x = 2,711,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,777.67/1,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.68

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