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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.18, 2,376.67 and 1,095.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.18, 2,376.67 and 1,095.11 is: 1,639.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.18 : 2,376.67 = 1,095.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.18/2,376.67 = 1,095.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.18x = 2,376.67 × 1,095.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.18x = 2,602,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,700.46/1,587.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.83

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