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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.10, 3,275.54 and 1,587.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.10, 3,275.54 and 1,587.09 is: 2,190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.10 : 3,275.54 = 1,587.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.10/3,275.54 = 1,587.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.10x = 3,275.54 × 1,587.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.10x = 5,198,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,587.08/2,373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.63

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