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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.47, 3,569.69 and 1,690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.47, 3,569.69 and 1,690.92 is: 2,332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.47 : 3,569.69 = 1,690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.47/3,569.69 = 1,690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.47x = 3,569.69 × 1,690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.47x = 6,036,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,051.76/2,587.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.80

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