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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.50, 3,878.88 and 943.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.50, 3,878.88 and 943.56 is: 1,414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.50 : 3,878.88 = 943.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.50/3,878.88 = 943.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.50x = 3,878.88 × 943.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.50x = 3,659,956.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,956.01/2,587.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.48

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