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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.24, 3,880.86 and 639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.24, 3,880.86 and 639.48 is: 959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.24 : 3,880.86 = 639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.24/3,880.86 = 639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.24x = 3,880.86 × 639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.24x = 2,481,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,732.35/2,587.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.22

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