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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.40, 4,723.47 and 1,588.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.40, 4,723.47 and 1,588.98 is: 2,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.40 : 4,723.47 = 1,588.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.40/4,723.47 = 1,588.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.40x = 4,723.47 × 1,588.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.40x = 7,505,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505,499.36/3,149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.15

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