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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.84, 3,850.70 and 1,087.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.84, 3,850.70 and 1,087.89 is: 1,630.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.84 : 3,850.70 = 1,087.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.84/3,850.70 = 1,087.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.84x = 3,850.70 × 1,087.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.84x = 4,189,132.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,132.58/2,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.75

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