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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.28, 3,568.62 and 1,467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.28, 3,568.62 and 1,467.10 is: 2,024.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.28 : 3,568.62 = 1,467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.28/3,568.62 = 1,467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.28x = 3,568.62 × 1,467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.28x = 5,235,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,235,522.40/2,586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.34

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