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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.47, 2,916.36 and 1,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.47, 2,916.36 and 1,588.59 is: 2,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.47 : 2,916.36 = 1,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.47/2,916.36 = 1,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.47x = 2,916.36 × 1,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.47x = 4,632,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,900.33/2,113.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.08

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