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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.26, 3,896.98 and 2,282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.26, 3,896.98 and 2,282.08 is: 3,435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.26 : 3,896.98 = 2,282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.26/3,896.98 = 2,282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.26x = 3,896.98 × 2,282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.26x = 8,893,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,220.12/2,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.98

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