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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.73, 3,221.38 and 587.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.73, 3,221.38 and 587.87 is: 881.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.73 : 3,221.38 = 587.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.73/3,221.38 = 587.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.73x = 3,221.38 × 587.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.73x = 1,893,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,752.66/2,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.75

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