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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,588.56, 2,373.32 and 1,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,588.56, 2,373.32 and 1,534 is: 2,291.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,588.56 : 2,373.32 = 1,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,588.56/2,373.32 = 1,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,588.56x = 2,373.32 × 1,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,588.56x = 3,640,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,672.88/1,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.81

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