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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.22, 3,572.98 and 1,287.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.22, 3,572.98 and 1,287.18 is: 1,927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.22 : 3,572.98 = 1,287.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.22/3,572.98 = 1,287.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.22x = 3,572.98 × 1,287.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.22x = 4,599,065.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,065.18/2,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.35

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