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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.96, 3,879.63 and 1,124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.96, 3,879.63 and 1,124.64 is: 1,686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.96 : 3,879.63 = 1,124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.96/3,879.63 = 1,124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.96x = 3,879.63 × 1,124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.96x = 4,363,187.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,187.08/2,586.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.61

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