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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.93, 4,021.08 and 1,587.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.93, 4,021.08 and 1,587.63 is: 2,190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.93 : 4,021.08 = 1,587.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.93/4,021.08 = 1,587.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.93x = 4,021.08 × 1,587.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.93x = 6,383,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,383,987.24/2,913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.85

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