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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.06, 3,566.97 and 2,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.06, 3,566.97 and 2,377.08 is: 3,278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.06 : 3,566.97 = 2,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.06/3,566.97 = 2,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.06x = 3,566.97 × 2,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.06x = 8,478,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,478,973.05/2,586.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.72

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