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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.56, 3,880.44 and 855.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.56, 3,880.44 and 855.72 is: 1,283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.56 : 3,880.44 = 855.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.56/3,880.44 = 855.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.56x = 3,880.44 × 855.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.56x = 3,320,570.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,570.12/2,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.28

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