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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.28, 3,880.99 and 2,038.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.28, 3,880.99 and 2,038.83 is: 3,057.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.28 : 3,880.99 = 2,038.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.28/3,880.99 = 2,038.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.28x = 3,880.99 × 2,038.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.28x = 7,912,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912,678.84/2,588.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.12

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