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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.31, 2,378.36 and 1,096.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.31, 2,378.36 and 1,096.23 is: 1,641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.31 : 2,378.36 = 1,096.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.31/2,378.36 = 1,096.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.31x = 2,378.36 × 1,096.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.31x = 2,607,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,224.10/1,588.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.51

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