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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.16, 3,873.78 and 2,064.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.16, 3,873.78 and 2,064.68 is: 3,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.16 : 3,873.78 = 2,064.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.16/3,873.78 = 2,064.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.16x = 3,873.78 × 2,064.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.16x = 7,998,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,998,116.09/2,587.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.47

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