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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.14, 3,658.96 and 1,588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.14, 3,658.96 and 1,588.96 is: 2,193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.14 : 3,658.96 = 1,588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.14/3,658.96 = 1,588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.14x = 3,658.96 × 1,588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.14x = 5,813,941.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,813,941.08/2,651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,193.00

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