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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.23, 3,862.08 and 2,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.23, 3,862.08 and 2,394.50 is: 3,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.23 : 3,862.08 = 2,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.23/3,862.08 = 2,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.23x = 3,862.08 × 2,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.23x = 9,247,731.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247,731.25/2,587.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.38

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