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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.37, 4,463.72 and 1,587.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.37, 4,463.72 and 1,587.98 is: 2,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.37 : 4,463.72 = 1,587.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.37/4,463.72 = 1,587.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.37x = 4,463.72 × 1,587.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.37x = 7,088,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,088,267.83/2,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.31

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