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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.41, 3,569.27 and 1,841.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.41, 3,569.27 and 1,841.67 is: 2,540.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.41 : 3,569.27 = 1,841.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.41/3,569.27 = 1,841.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.41x = 3,569.27 × 1,841.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.41x = 6,573,408.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,573,408.27/2,587.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.54

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