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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.07, 3,162.54 and 1,588.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.07, 3,162.54 and 1,588.39 is: 2,380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.07 : 3,162.54 = 1,588.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.07/3,162.54 = 1,588.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.07x = 3,162.54 × 1,588.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.07x = 5,023,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,323.16/2,110.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.65

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