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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.59, 3,880.20 and 832.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.59, 3,880.20 and 832.27 is: 1,248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.59 : 3,880.20 = 832.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.59/3,880.20 = 832.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.59x = 3,880.20 × 832.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.59x = 3,229,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,369.89/2,587.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.02

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