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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.67, 3,881.44 and 639.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.67, 3,881.44 and 639.89 is: 959.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.67 : 3,881.44 = 639.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.67/3,881.44 = 639.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.67x = 3,881.44 × 639.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.67x = 2,483,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483,694.64/2,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.82

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