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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.70, 5,054.16 and 2,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.70, 5,054.16 and 2,588.76 is: 3,881.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.70 : 5,054.16 = 2,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.70/5,054.16 = 2,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.70x = 5,054.16 × 2,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.70x = 13,084,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,084,007.24/3,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.69

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