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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.12, 3,291.21 and 1,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.12, 3,291.21 and 1,588.76 is: 2,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.12 : 3,291.21 = 1,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.12/3,291.21 = 1,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.12x = 3,291.21 × 1,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.12x = 5,228,957.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,957.20/2,384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.25

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