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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,005.16, 2,766.92 and 1,586.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,005.16, 2,766.92 and 1,586.54 is: 2,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,005.16 : 2,766.92 = 1,586.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,005.16/2,766.92 = 1,586.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,005.16x = 2,766.92 × 1,586.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,005.16x = 4,389,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,829.26/2,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.27

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