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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.86, 3,569.33 and 1,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.86, 3,569.33 and 1,691.92 is: 2,334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.86 : 3,569.33 = 1,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.86/3,569.33 = 1,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.86x = 3,569.33 × 1,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.86x = 6,039,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,009.43/2,586.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.49

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