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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,587.33, 2,382.39 and 1,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,587.33, 2,382.39 and 1,298.16 is: 1,948.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,587.33 : 2,382.39 = 1,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,587.33/2,382.39 = 1,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,587.33x = 2,382.39 × 1,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,587.33x = 3,092,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,723.40/1,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.38

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