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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.34, 4,020.51 and 1,587.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.34, 4,020.51 and 1,587.16 is: 2,190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.34 : 4,020.51 = 1,587.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.34/4,020.51 = 1,587.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.34x = 4,020.51 × 1,587.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.34x = 6,381,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381,192.65/2,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.34

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