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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.64, 4,020.69 and 1,587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.64, 4,020.69 and 1,587.22 is: 2,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.64 : 4,020.69 = 1,587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.64/4,020.69 = 1,587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.64x = 4,020.69 × 1,587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.64x = 6,381,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381,719.58/2,913.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.29

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