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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.62, 6,332.60 and 1,588.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.62, 6,332.60 and 1,588.86 is: 2,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.62 : 6,332.60 = 1,588.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.62/6,332.60 = 1,588.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.62x = 6,332.60 × 1,588.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.62x = 10,061,614.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,061,614.84/4,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.35

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