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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.63, 3,881.46 and 639.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.63, 3,881.46 and 639.85 is: 959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.63 : 3,881.46 = 639.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.63/3,881.46 = 639.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.63x = 3,881.46 × 639.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.63x = 2,483,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,552.18/2,587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.78

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