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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.81, 3,879.60 and 1,199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.81, 3,879.60 and 1,199.38 is: 1,798.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.81 : 3,879.60 = 1,199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.81/3,879.60 = 1,199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.81x = 3,879.60 × 1,199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.81x = 4,653,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,114.65/2,587.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.09

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