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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.87, 5,888.58 and 2,588.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.87, 5,888.58 and 2,588.36 is: 3,572.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.87 : 5,888.58 = 2,588.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.87/5,888.58 = 2,588.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.87x = 5,888.58 × 2,588.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.87x = 15,241,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,735.49/4,266.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.11

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