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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.77, 3,305.54 and 1,586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.77, 3,305.54 and 1,586.55 is: 2,377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.77 : 3,305.54 = 1,586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.77/3,305.54 = 1,586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.77x = 3,305.54 × 1,586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.77x = 5,244,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244,396.55/2,205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.59

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