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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.54, 4,058.34 and 2,587.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.54, 4,058.34 and 2,587.70 is: 3,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.54 : 4,058.34 = 2,587.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.54/4,058.34 = 2,587.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.54x = 4,058.34 × 2,587.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.54x = 10,501,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501,766.42/2,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.95

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