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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.23, 3,572.09 and 1,988.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.23, 3,572.09 and 1,988.66 is: 2,745.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.23 : 3,572.09 = 1,988.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.23/3,572.09 = 1,988.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.23x = 3,572.09 × 1,988.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.23x = 7,103,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,103,644.70/2,587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.66

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