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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.95, 3,881.35 and 832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.95, 3,881.35 and 832.48 is: 1,248.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.95 : 3,881.35 = 832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.95/3,881.35 = 832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.95x = 3,881.35 × 832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.95x = 3,231,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,137.59/2,587.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.53

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