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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.28, 3,733.36 and 1,587.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.28, 3,733.36 and 1,587.08 is: 2,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.28 : 3,733.36 = 1,587.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.28/3,733.36 = 1,587.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.28x = 3,733.36 × 1,587.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.28x = 5,925,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925,140.99/2,705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.21

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