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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.13, 3,736.46 and 1,588.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.13, 3,736.46 and 1,588.12 is: 2,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.13 : 3,736.46 = 1,588.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.13/3,736.46 = 1,588.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.13x = 3,736.46 × 1,588.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.13x = 5,933,941.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,941.48/2,707.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.97

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