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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.83, 3,222.65 and 1,588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.83, 3,222.65 and 1,588.50 is: 2,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.83 : 3,222.65 = 1,588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.83/3,222.65 = 1,588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.83x = 3,222.65 × 1,588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.83x = 5,119,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,183.50/2,335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.59

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