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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.93, 3,877.04 and 2,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.93, 3,877.04 and 2,007.97 is: 3,008.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.93 : 3,877.04 = 2,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.93/3,877.04 = 2,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.93x = 3,877.04 × 2,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.93x = 7,784,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,784,969.97/2,587.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.18

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