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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.41, 2,378.97 and 1,498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.41, 2,378.97 and 1,498.50 is: 2,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.41 : 2,378.97 = 1,498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.41/2,378.97 = 1,498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.41x = 2,378.97 × 1,498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.41x = 3,564,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,886.55/1,588.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.31

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