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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.92, 2,911.32 and 1,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.92, 2,911.32 and 1,588.56 is: 2,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.92 : 2,911.32 = 1,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.92/2,911.32 = 1,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.92x = 2,911.32 × 1,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.92x = 4,624,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,624,806.50/2,110.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.90

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