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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.53, 3,817.79 and 1,588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.53, 3,817.79 and 1,588.01 is: 2,191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.53 : 3,817.79 = 1,588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.53/3,817.79 = 1,588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.53x = 3,817.79 × 1,588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.53x = 6,062,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,680.76/2,766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.44

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