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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.30, 3,818.50 and 1,588.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.30, 3,818.50 and 1,588.43 is: 2,191.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.30 : 3,818.50 = 1,588.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.30/3,818.50 = 1,588.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.30x = 3,818.50 × 1,588.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.30x = 6,065,425.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,425.53/2,767.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.82

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