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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.76, 2,913.36 and 1,588.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.76, 2,913.36 and 1,588.88 is: 2,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.76 : 2,913.36 = 1,588.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.76/2,913.36 = 1,588.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.76x = 2,913.36 × 1,588.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.76x = 4,628,979.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,979.44/2,113.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.93

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