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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.49, 3,879.19 and 1,490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.49, 3,879.19 and 1,490.58 is: 2,234.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.49 : 3,879.19 = 1,490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.49/3,879.19 = 1,490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.49x = 3,879.19 × 1,490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.49x = 5,782,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,233.98/2,587.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.68

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