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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,207.63, 3,308.34 and 1,588.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,207.63, 3,308.34 and 1,588.43 is: 2,380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,207.63 : 3,308.34 = 1,588.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,207.63/3,308.34 = 1,588.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,207.63x = 3,308.34 × 1,588.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,207.63x = 5,255,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,255,049.96/2,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.41

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