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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.63, 3,883.04 and 1,027.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.63, 3,883.04 and 1,027.36 is: 1,541.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.63 : 3,883.04 = 1,027.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.63/3,883.04 = 1,027.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.63x = 3,883.04 × 1,027.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.63x = 3,989,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,274.84/2,587.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.67

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