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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.38, 4,023.36 and 1,588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.38, 4,023.36 and 1,588.08 is: 2,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.38 : 4,023.36 = 1,588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.38/4,023.36 = 1,588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.38x = 4,023.36 × 1,588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.38x = 6,389,417.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,389,417.55/2,683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.11

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