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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.93, 3,350.14 and 1,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.93, 3,350.14 and 1,588.28 is: 2,190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.93 : 3,350.14 = 1,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.93/3,350.14 = 1,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.93x = 3,350.14 × 1,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.93x = 5,320,960.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,320,960.36/2,428.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.66

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