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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.27, 3,879.71 and 1,127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.27, 3,879.71 and 1,127.03 is: 1,689.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.27 : 3,879.71 = 1,127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.27/3,879.71 = 1,127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.27x = 3,879.71 × 1,127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.27x = 4,372,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,372,543.93/2,588.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.37

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