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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.82, 4,136.94 and 2,586.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.82, 4,136.94 and 2,586.06 is: 3,897.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.82 : 4,136.94 = 2,586.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.82/4,136.94 = 2,586.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.82x = 4,136.94 × 2,586.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.82x = 10,698,375.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,698,375.06/2,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.66

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