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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.24, 3,005.94 and 1,587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.24, 3,005.94 and 1,587.88 is: 2,190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.24 : 3,005.94 = 1,587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.24/3,005.94 = 1,587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.24x = 3,005.94 × 1,587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.24x = 4,773,072.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,773,072.01/2,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.25

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