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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.47, 2,805.75 and 1,586.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.47, 2,805.75 and 1,586.45 is: 2,187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.47 : 2,805.75 = 1,586.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.47/2,805.75 = 1,586.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.47x = 2,805.75 × 1,586.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.47x = 4,451,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,451,182.09/2,034.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.88

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