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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.23, 3,873.36 and 2,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.23, 3,873.36 and 2,320.16 is: 3,473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.23 : 3,873.36 = 2,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.23/3,873.36 = 2,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.23x = 3,873.36 × 2,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.23x = 8,986,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,986,783.97/2,587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.52

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