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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.80, 3,878.58 and 943.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.80, 3,878.58 and 943.45 is: 1,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.80 : 3,878.58 = 943.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.80/3,878.58 = 943.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.80x = 3,878.58 × 943.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.80x = 3,659,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,240.14/2,587.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.04

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