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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,087.41, 2,877.55 and 1,589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,087.41, 2,877.55 and 1,589.18 is: 2,190.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,087.41 : 2,877.55 = 1,589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,087.41/2,877.55 = 1,589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,087.41x = 2,877.55 × 1,589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,087.41x = 4,572,944.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572,944.91/2,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.73

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