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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,218.78, 3,059.67 and 1,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,218.78, 3,059.67 and 1,588.20 is: 2,190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,218.78 : 3,059.67 = 1,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,218.78/3,059.67 = 1,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,218.78x = 3,059.67 × 1,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,218.78x = 4,859,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,859,367.89/2,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.11

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