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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.08, 6,762.69 and 1,588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.08, 6,762.69 and 1,588.14 is: 2,381.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.08 : 6,762.69 = 1,588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.08/6,762.69 = 1,588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.08x = 6,762.69 × 1,588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.08x = 10,740,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,740,098.50/4,510.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.35

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