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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.81, 3,878.49 and 1,199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.81, 3,878.49 and 1,199.40 is: 1,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.81 : 3,878.49 = 1,199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.81/3,878.49 = 1,199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.81x = 3,878.49 × 1,199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.81x = 4,651,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,860.91/2,586.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.30

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