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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.21, 3,879.74 and 1,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.21, 3,879.74 and 1,026.22 is: 1,539.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.21 : 3,879.74 = 1,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.21/3,879.74 = 1,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.21x = 3,879.74 × 1,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.21x = 3,981,461.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,981,461.15/2,586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.50

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