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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.72, 4,982.30 and 1,588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.72, 4,982.30 and 1,588.16 is: 2,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.72 : 4,982.30 = 1,588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.72/4,982.30 = 1,588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.72x = 4,982.30 × 1,588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.72x = 7,912,668.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912,668.63/3,320.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,382.82

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