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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.49, 3,883.62 and 1,028.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.49, 3,883.62 and 1,028.94 is: 1,543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.49 : 3,883.62 = 1,028.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.49/3,883.62 = 1,028.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.49x = 3,883.62 × 1,028.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.49x = 3,996,011.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,011.96/2,588.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.76

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