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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.67, 4,109.22 and 2,587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.67, 4,109.22 and 2,587.01 is: 3,903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.67 : 4,109.22 = 2,587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.67/4,109.22 = 2,587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.67x = 4,109.22 × 2,587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.67x = 10,630,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,630,572.69/2,723.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.03

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