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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.08, 3,902.70 and 1,586.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.08, 3,902.70 and 1,586.08 is: 2,188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.08 : 3,902.70 = 1,586.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.08/3,902.70 = 1,586.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.08x = 3,902.70 × 1,586.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.08x = 6,189,994.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,189,994.42/2,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.76

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