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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.65, 3,570.39 and 1,524.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.65, 3,570.39 and 1,524.68 is: 2,103.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.65 : 3,570.39 = 1,524.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.65/3,570.39 = 1,524.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.65x = 3,570.39 × 1,524.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.65x = 5,443,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,702.23/2,587.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.72

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