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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.30, 2,377.72 and 1,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.30, 2,377.72 and 1,421.44 is: 2,127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.30 : 2,377.72 = 1,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.30/2,377.72 = 1,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.30x = 2,377.72 × 1,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.30x = 3,379,786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,786.32/1,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.93

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