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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.71, 3,587.63 and 1,142.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.71, 3,587.63 and 1,142.87 is: 1,712.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.71 : 3,587.63 = 1,142.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.71/3,587.63 = 1,142.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.71x = 3,587.63 × 1,142.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.71x = 4,100,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100,171.05/2,393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.90

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