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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.80, 3,571.48 and 1,469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.80, 3,571.48 and 1,469.09 is: 2,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.80 : 3,571.48 = 1,469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.80/3,571.48 = 1,469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.80x = 3,571.48 × 1,469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.80x = 5,246,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,807.97/2,587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.52

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