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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.28, 3,579.68 and 1,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.28, 3,579.68 and 1,087.62 is: 1,630.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.28 : 3,579.68 = 1,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.28/3,579.68 = 1,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.28x = 3,579.68 × 1,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.28x = 3,893,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,893,331.56/2,387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.87

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