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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,424.57, 3,347.25 and 1,586.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,424.57, 3,347.25 and 1,586.11 is: 2,189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,424.57 : 3,347.25 = 1,586.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,424.57/3,347.25 = 1,586.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,424.57x = 3,347.25 × 1,586.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,424.57x = 5,309,106.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,309,106.70/2,424.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.71

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