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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.31, 5,302.71 and 1,588.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.31, 5,302.71 and 1,588.45 is: 2,381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.31 : 5,302.71 = 1,588.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.31/5,302.71 = 1,588.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.31x = 5,302.71 × 1,588.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.31x = 8,423,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,423,089.70/3,537.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.21

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