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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.93, 2,444.18 and 1,586.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.93, 2,444.18 and 1,586.25 is: 2,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.93 : 2,444.18 = 1,586.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.93/2,444.18 = 1,586.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.93x = 2,444.18 × 1,586.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.93x = 3,877,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,877,072.59/1,770.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.29

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