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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110, 3,162.44 and 1,588.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110, 3,162.44 and 1,588.33 is: 2,380.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110 : 3,162.44 = 1,588.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110/3,162.44 = 1,588.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110x = 3,162.44 × 1,588.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110x = 5,022,998.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,998.33/2,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.57

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