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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.66, 3,881.52 and 1,435.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.66, 3,881.52 and 1,435.84 is: 2,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.66 : 3,881.52 = 1,435.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.66/3,881.52 = 1,435.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.66x = 3,881.52 × 1,435.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.66x = 5,573,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,241.68/2,587.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,153.78

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