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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,875.61, 7,313.55 and 1,588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,875.61, 7,313.55 and 1,588.90 is: 2,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,875.61 : 7,313.55 = 1,588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,875.61/7,313.55 = 1,588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,875.61x = 7,313.55 × 1,588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,875.61x = 11,620,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,620,499.60/4,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.39

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