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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.92, 3,881.88 and 856.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.92, 3,881.88 and 856.56 is: 1,284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.92 : 3,881.88 = 856.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.92/3,881.88 = 856.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.92x = 3,881.88 × 856.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.92x = 3,325,063.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,063.13/2,587.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.84

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