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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.18, 2,796.49 and 1,586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.18, 2,796.49 and 1,586.38 is: 2,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.18 : 2,796.49 = 1,586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.18/2,796.49 = 1,586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.18x = 2,796.49 × 1,586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.18x = 4,436,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436,295.81/2,029.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.25

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