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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.38, 2,705.66 and 1,588.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.38, 2,705.66 and 1,588.78 is: 2,191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.38 : 2,705.66 = 1,588.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.38/2,705.66 = 1,588.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.38x = 2,705.66 × 1,588.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.38x = 4,298,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298,698.49/1,961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.67

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