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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,791.40, 4,187.10 and 2,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,791.40, 4,187.10 and 2,586.60 is: 3,879.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,791.40 : 4,187.10 = 2,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,791.40/4,187.10 = 2,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,791.40x = 4,187.10 × 2,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,791.40x = 10,830,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,830,352.86/2,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.90

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