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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.44, 3,880.35 and 943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.44, 3,880.35 and 943.68 is: 1,415.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.44 : 3,880.35 = 943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.44/3,880.35 = 943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.44x = 3,880.35 × 943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.44x = 3,661,808.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,808.69/2,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.22

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