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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.30, 3,880.98 and 639.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.30, 3,880.98 and 639.52 is: 959.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.30 : 3,880.98 = 639.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.30/3,880.98 = 639.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.30x = 3,880.98 × 639.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.30x = 2,481,954.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,954.63/2,587.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.28

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