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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.52, 3,580.80 and 1,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.52, 3,580.80 and 1,291.66 is: 1,938.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.52 : 3,580.80 = 1,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.52/3,580.80 = 1,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.52x = 3,580.80 × 1,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.52x = 4,625,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,176.13/2,386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.04

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