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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.36, 3,220.67 and 1,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.36, 3,220.67 and 1,588.56 is: 2,192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.36 : 3,220.67 = 1,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.36/3,220.67 = 1,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.36x = 3,220.67 × 1,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.36x = 5,116,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,116,231.51/2,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.65

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