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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.37, 3,879.28 and 1,026.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.37, 3,879.28 and 1,026.04 is: 1,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.37 : 3,879.28 = 1,026.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.37/3,879.28 = 1,026.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.37x = 3,879.28 × 1,026.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.37x = 3,980,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,980,296.45/2,586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.95

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