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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.42, 3,818.88 and 1,588.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.42, 3,818.88 and 1,588.41 is: 2,191.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.42 : 3,818.88 = 1,588.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.42/3,818.88 = 1,588.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.42x = 3,818.88 × 1,588.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.42x = 6,065,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,065,947.18/2,767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.92

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