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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.79, 3,571.45 and 1,539.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.79, 3,571.45 and 1,539.86 is: 2,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.79 : 3,571.45 = 1,539.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.79/3,571.45 = 1,539.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.79x = 3,571.45 × 1,539.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.79x = 5,499,511.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,511.29/2,587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.17

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