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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.87, 2,380.86 and 1,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.87, 2,380.86 and 1,372.41 is: 2,057.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.87 : 2,380.86 = 1,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.87/2,380.86 = 1,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.87x = 2,380.86 × 1,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.87x = 3,267,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,516.07/1,587.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.80

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