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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.94, 3,885 and 1,128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.94, 3,885 and 1,128.18 is: 1,692.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.94 : 3,885 = 1,128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.94/3,885 = 1,128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.94x = 3,885 × 1,128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.94x = 4,382,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,979.30/2,588.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.96

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