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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.23, 3,818.62 and 1,588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.23, 3,818.62 and 1,588.22 is: 2,191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.23 : 3,818.62 = 1,588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.23/3,818.62 = 1,588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.23x = 3,818.62 × 1,588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.23x = 6,064,805.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,805.87/2,767.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.65

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