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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.15, 3,223.07 and 1,588.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.15, 3,223.07 and 1,588.81 is: 2,192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.15 : 3,223.07 = 1,588.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.15/3,223.07 = 1,588.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.15x = 3,223.07 × 1,588.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.15x = 5,120,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,845.85/2,336.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.00

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