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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.39, 3,348.19 and 1,586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.39, 3,348.19 and 1,586.13 is: 2,189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.39 : 3,348.19 = 1,586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.39/3,348.19 = 1,586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.39x = 3,348.19 × 1,586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.39x = 5,310,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310,663.94/2,425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.61

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