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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.28, 3,818.76 and 1,588.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.28, 3,818.76 and 1,588.34 is: 2,191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.28 : 3,818.76 = 1,588.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.28/3,818.76 = 1,588.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.28x = 3,818.76 × 1,588.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.28x = 6,065,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,489.26/2,767.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.86

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