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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.44, 3,872.46 and 1,998.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.44, 3,872.46 and 1,998.86 is: 2,990.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.44 : 3,872.46 = 1,998.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.44/3,872.46 = 1,998.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.44x = 3,872.46 × 1,998.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.44x = 7,740,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,740,505.40/2,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.41

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