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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.04, 3,877.74 and 1,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.04, 3,877.74 and 1,354.12 is: 2,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.04 : 3,877.74 = 1,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.04/3,877.74 = 1,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.04x = 3,877.74 × 1,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.04x = 5,250,925.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,925.29/2,586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.49

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