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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.62, 3,570.91 and 1,408.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.62, 3,570.91 and 1,408.69 is: 1,943.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.62 : 3,570.91 = 1,408.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.62/3,570.91 = 1,408.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.62x = 3,570.91 × 1,408.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.62x = 5,030,293.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,293.99/2,587.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.99

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