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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.93, 3,570.05 and 1,468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.93, 3,570.05 and 1,468.08 is: 2,026.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.93 : 3,570.05 = 1,468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.93/3,570.05 = 1,468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.93x = 3,570.05 × 1,468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.93x = 5,241,122.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,122.67/2,586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.00

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