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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.79, 3,898.97 and 2,341.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.79, 3,898.97 and 2,341.31 is: 3,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.79 : 3,898.97 = 2,341.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.79/3,898.97 = 2,341.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.79x = 3,898.97 × 2,341.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.79x = 9,128,683.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,128,683.81/2,587.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.59

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