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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.56, 3,883.66 and 2,433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.56, 3,883.66 and 2,433.86 is: 3,651.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.56 : 3,883.66 = 2,433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.56/3,883.66 = 2,433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.56x = 3,883.66 × 2,433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.56x = 9,452,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,284.73/2,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.56

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