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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.44, 3,571.92 and 2,421.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.44, 3,571.92 and 2,421.66 is: 3,343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.44 : 3,571.92 = 2,421.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.44/3,571.92 = 2,421.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.44x = 3,571.92 × 2,421.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.44x = 8,649,975.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,649,975.79/2,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.06

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