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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.52, 7,930.99 and 1,588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.52, 7,930.99 and 1,588.82 is: 2,383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.52 : 7,930.99 = 1,588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.52/7,930.99 = 1,588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.52x = 7,930.99 × 1,588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.52x = 12,600,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,875.88/5,286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,383.59

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