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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.10, 3,876.60 and 2,238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.10, 3,876.60 and 2,238.80 is: 3,354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.10 : 3,876.60 = 2,238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.10/3,876.60 = 2,238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.10x = 3,876.60 × 2,238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.10x = 8,678,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,932.08/2,587.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.70

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