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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.35, 3,369.58 and 1,588.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.35, 3,369.58 and 1,588.63 is: 2,378.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.35 : 3,369.58 = 1,588.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.35/3,369.58 = 1,588.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.35x = 3,369.58 × 1,588.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.35x = 5,353,015.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,353,015.88/2,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,378.75

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