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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.14, 3,873.83 and 2,175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.14, 3,873.83 and 2,175.26 is: 3,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.14 : 3,873.83 = 2,175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.14/3,873.83 = 2,175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.14x = 3,873.83 × 2,175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.14x = 8,426,557.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,557.20/2,587.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.09

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