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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.30, 4,105.59 and 2,587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.30, 4,105.59 and 2,587.30 is: 3,883.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.30 : 4,105.59 = 2,587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.30/4,105.59 = 2,587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.30x = 4,105.59 × 2,587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.30x = 10,622,393.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622,393.01/2,735.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.45

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