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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.09, 3,872.75 and 2,227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.09, 3,872.75 and 2,227.23 is: 3,332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.09 : 3,872.75 = 2,227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.09/3,872.75 = 2,227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.09x = 3,872.75 × 2,227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.09x = 8,625,493.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,625,493.85/2,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.77

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