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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.61, 3,880.47 and 943.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.61, 3,880.47 and 943.67 is: 1,415.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.61 : 3,880.47 = 943.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.61/3,880.47 = 943.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.61x = 3,880.47 × 943.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.61x = 3,661,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,883.12/2,587.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.16

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