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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,325.35, 4,988.01 and 1,588.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,325.35, 4,988.01 and 1,588.71 is: 2,383.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,325.35 : 4,988.01 = 1,588.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,325.35/4,988.01 = 1,588.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,325.35x = 4,988.01 × 1,588.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,325.35x = 7,924,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,501.37/3,325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.06

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