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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.15, 3,882.70 and 1,845.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.15, 3,882.70 and 1,845.91 is: 2,769.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.15 : 3,882.70 = 1,845.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.15/3,882.70 = 1,845.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.15x = 3,882.70 × 1,845.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.15x = 7,167,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,100.44/2,588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.20

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