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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,049.07, 4,570.29 and 1,588.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,049.07, 4,570.29 and 1,588.37 is: 2,380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,049.07 : 4,570.29 = 1,588.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,049.07/4,570.29 = 1,588.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,049.07x = 4,570.29 × 1,588.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,049.07x = 7,259,311.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,259,311.53/3,049.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.83

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