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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.14, 4,669.44 and 2,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.14, 4,669.44 and 2,588.26 is: 3,882.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.14 : 4,669.44 = 2,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.14/4,669.44 = 2,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.14x = 4,669.44 × 2,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.14x = 12,085,724.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,085,724.77/3,113.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.17

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