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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.38, 2,376.45 and 1,420.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.38, 2,376.45 and 1,420.65 is: 2,126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.38 : 2,376.45 = 1,420.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.38/2,376.45 = 1,420.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.38x = 2,376.45 × 1,420.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.38x = 3,376,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,103.69/1,587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.85

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