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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.36, 3,736.94 and 1,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.36, 3,736.94 and 1,588.34 is: 2,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.36 : 3,736.94 = 1,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.36/3,736.94 = 1,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.36x = 3,736.94 × 1,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.36x = 5,935,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,935,532.68/2,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.37

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