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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.18, 3,275.92 and 1,586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.18, 3,275.92 and 1,586.94 is: 2,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.18 : 3,275.92 = 1,586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.18/3,275.92 = 1,586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.18x = 3,275.92 × 1,586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.18x = 5,198,688.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,688.48/2,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.60

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