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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.66, 3,876.36 and 1,855.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.66, 3,876.36 and 1,855.86 is: 2,781.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.66 : 3,876.36 = 1,855.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.66/3,876.36 = 1,855.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.66x = 3,876.36 × 1,855.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.66x = 7,193,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,193,981.47/2,586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,781.19

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