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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.34, 2,882.55 and 1,587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.34, 2,882.55 and 1,587.04 is: 2,187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.34 : 2,882.55 = 1,587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.34/2,882.55 = 1,587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.34x = 2,882.55 × 1,587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.34x = 4,574,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,722.15/2,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.46

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