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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.68, 4,365.28 and 2,587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.68, 4,365.28 and 2,587.52 is: 3,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.68 : 4,365.28 = 2,587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.68/4,365.28 = 2,587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.68x = 4,365.28 × 2,587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.68x = 11,295,249.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,295,249.31/2,909.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.96

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