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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.44, 3,818.82 and 1,588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.44, 3,818.82 and 1,588.56 is: 2,192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.44 : 3,818.82 = 1,588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.44/3,818.82 = 1,588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.44x = 3,818.82 × 1,588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.44x = 6,066,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066,424.70/2,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.07

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