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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.13, 3,881.09 and 856.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.13, 3,881.09 and 856.16 is: 1,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.13 : 3,881.09 = 856.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.13/3,881.09 = 856.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.13x = 3,881.09 × 856.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.13x = 3,322,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,816.75/2,587.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.37

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