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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.83, 3,564.41 and 1,989.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.83, 3,564.41 and 1,989.17 is: 2,739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.83 : 3,564.41 = 1,989.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.83/3,564.41 = 1,989.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.83x = 3,564.41 × 1,989.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.83x = 7,090,223.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,223.09/2,587.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.83

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