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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286.18, 3,150.36 and 1,586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286.18, 3,150.36 and 1,586.34 is: 2,185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286.18 : 3,150.36 = 1,586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286.18/3,150.36 = 1,586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286.18x = 3,150.36 × 1,586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286.18x = 4,997,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,542.08/2,286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.98

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