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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.60, 3,473.64 and 1,587

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.60, 3,473.64 and 1,587 is: 2,379.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.60 : 3,473.64 = 1,587 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.60/3,473.64 = 1,587/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.60x = 3,473.64 × 1,587
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.60x = 5,512,666.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,512,666.68/2,316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,379.64

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