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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,203.96, 3,297.30 and 1,588.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,203.96, 3,297.30 and 1,588.84 is: 2,377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,203.96 : 3,297.30 = 1,588.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,203.96/3,297.30 = 1,588.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,203.96x = 3,297.30 × 1,588.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,203.96x = 5,238,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238,882.13/2,203.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.03

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