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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.60, 3,566.34 and 2,022.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.60, 3,566.34 and 2,022.12 is: 2,788.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.60 : 3,566.34 = 2,022.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.60/3,566.34 = 2,022.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.60x = 3,566.34 × 2,022.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.60x = 7,211,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,211,567.44/2,586.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.05

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