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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.09, 3,883.48 and 1,975.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.09, 3,883.48 and 1,975.73 is: 2,964.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.09 : 3,883.48 = 1,975.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.09/3,883.48 = 1,975.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.09x = 3,883.48 × 1,975.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.09x = 7,672,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,672,683.58/2,588.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.62

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