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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.24, 3,882.36 and 640.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.24, 3,882.36 and 640.48 is: 960.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.24 : 3,882.36 = 640.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.24/3,882.36 = 640.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.24x = 3,882.36 × 640.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.24x = 2,486,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,573.93/2,588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.72

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