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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.64, 3,818.94 and 1,588.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.64, 3,818.94 and 1,588.52 is: 2,191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.64 : 3,818.94 = 1,588.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.64/3,818.94 = 1,588.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.64x = 3,818.94 × 1,588.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.64x = 6,066,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066,462.57/2,767.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,191.93

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