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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.42, 3,929.58 and 1,588.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.42, 3,929.58 and 1,588.59 is: 2,192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.42 : 3,929.58 = 1,588.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.42/3,929.58 = 1,588.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.42x = 3,929.58 × 1,588.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.42x = 6,242,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242,491.49/2,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,192.33

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