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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,204.37, 3,307.37 and 1,588.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,204.37, 3,307.37 and 1,588.77 is: 2,383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,204.37 : 3,307.37 = 1,588.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,204.37/3,307.37 = 1,588.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,204.37x = 3,307.37 × 1,588.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,204.37x = 5,254,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254,642.29/2,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.74

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