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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.56, 3,927.08 and 1,586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.56, 3,927.08 and 1,586.62 is: 2,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.56 : 3,927.08 = 1,586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.56/3,927.08 = 1,586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.56x = 3,927.08 × 1,586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.56x = 6,230,792.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,230,792.55/2,845.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.65

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