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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,365.55, 3,549.85 and 1,586.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,365.55, 3,549.85 and 1,586.43 is: 2,380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,365.55 : 3,549.85 = 1,586.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,365.55/3,549.85 = 1,586.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,365.55x = 3,549.85 × 1,586.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,365.55x = 5,631,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631,597.88/2,365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,380.67

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