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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,290.16, 3,436.31 and 1,588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,290.16, 3,436.31 and 1,588.44 is: 2,383.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,290.16 : 3,436.31 = 1,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,290.16/3,436.31 = 1,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,290.16x = 3,436.31 × 1,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,290.16x = 5,458,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,372.26/2,290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.40

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