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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.22, 3,407.19 and 1,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.22, 3,407.19 and 1,586.22 is: 2,188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.22 : 3,407.19 = 1,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.22/3,407.19 = 1,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.22x = 3,407.19 × 1,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.22x = 5,404,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,404,552.92/2,469.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.77

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