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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.84, 3,881.98 and 2,283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.84, 3,881.98 and 2,283.28 is: 3,425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.84 : 3,881.98 = 2,283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.84/3,881.98 = 2,283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.84x = 3,881.98 × 2,283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.84x = 8,863,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,863,647.29/2,587.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.11

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