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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.32, 3,926.57 and 1,586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.32, 3,926.57 and 1,586.46 is: 2,189.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.32 : 3,926.57 = 1,586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.32/3,926.57 = 1,586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.32x = 3,926.57 × 1,586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.32x = 6,229,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,229,338.31/2,845.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.33

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