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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,233.13, 4,849.70 and 1,588.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,233.13, 4,849.70 and 1,588.02 is: 2,382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,233.13 : 4,849.70 = 1,588.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,233.13/4,849.70 = 1,588.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,233.13x = 4,849.70 × 1,588.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,233.13x = 7,701,412.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,701,412.65/3,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.03

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