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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.15, 3,220.31 and 1,586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.15, 3,220.31 and 1,586.81 is: 2,189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.15 : 3,220.31 = 1,586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.15/3,220.31 = 1,586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.15x = 3,220.31 × 1,586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.15x = 5,110,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,032.13/2,334.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.25

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