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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.69, 3,934.58 and 1,586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.69, 3,934.58 and 1,586.30 is: 2,375.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.69 : 3,934.58 = 1,586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.69/3,934.58 = 1,586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.69x = 3,934.58 × 1,586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.69x = 6,241,424.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241,424.25/2,627.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,375.25

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