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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.94, 3,567.36 and 2,215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.94, 3,567.36 and 2,215.16 is: 3,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.94 : 3,567.36 = 2,215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.94/3,567.36 = 2,215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.94x = 3,567.36 × 2,215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.94x = 7,902,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,902,273.18/2,586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.68

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