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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.20, 3,736.04 and 1,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.20, 3,736.04 and 1,588.28 is: 2,191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.20 : 3,736.04 = 1,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.20/3,736.04 = 1,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.20x = 3,736.04 × 1,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.20x = 5,933,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,933,850.99/2,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.88

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