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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.70, 3,477.15 and 1,587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.70, 3,477.15 and 1,587.30 is: 2,377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.70 : 3,477.15 = 1,587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.70/3,477.15 = 1,587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.70x = 3,477.15 × 1,587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.70x = 5,519,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,519,280.20/2,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.26

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