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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391.88, 3,601.81 and 2,087.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391.88, 3,601.81 and 2,087.38 is: 3,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391.88 : 3,601.81 = 2,087.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391.88/3,601.81 = 2,087.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391.88x = 3,601.81 × 2,087.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391.88x = 7,518,346.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518,346.16/2,391.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.28

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