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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.72, 4,026.48 and 1,588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.72, 4,026.48 and 1,588.08 is: 2,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.72 : 4,026.48 = 1,588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.72/4,026.48 = 1,588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.72x = 4,026.48 × 1,588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.72x = 6,394,372.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,372.36/2,682.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.54

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