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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.43, 3,880.08 and 1,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.43, 3,880.08 and 1,027.52 is: 1,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.43 : 3,880.08 = 1,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.43/3,880.08 = 1,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.43x = 3,880.08 × 1,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.43x = 3,986,840.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,840.40/2,588.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.25

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