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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.62, 3,736.29 and 1,588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.62, 3,736.29 and 1,588.44 is: 2,191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.62 : 3,736.29 = 1,588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.62/3,736.29 = 1,588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.62x = 3,736.29 × 1,588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.62x = 5,934,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,934,872.49/2,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.91

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