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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.86, 3,881.70 and 1,027.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.86, 3,881.70 and 1,027.62 is: 1,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.86 : 3,881.70 = 1,027.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.86/3,881.70 = 1,027.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.86x = 3,881.70 × 1,027.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.86x = 3,988,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,912.55/2,587.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.39

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