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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.91, 3,877.26 and 1,198.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.91, 3,877.26 and 1,198.36 is: 1,796.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.91 : 3,877.26 = 1,198.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.91/3,877.26 = 1,198.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.91x = 3,877.26 × 1,198.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.91x = 4,646,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,353.29/2,586.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.10

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