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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.71, 3,881.96 and 943.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.71, 3,881.96 and 943.88 is: 1,415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.71 : 3,881.96 = 943.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.71/3,881.96 = 943.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.71x = 3,881.96 × 943.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.71x = 3,664,116.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,116.47/2,587.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.97

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