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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.94, 3,927.31 and 1,586.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.94, 3,927.31 and 1,586.99 is: 2,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.94 : 3,927.31 = 1,586.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.94/3,927.31 = 1,586.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.94x = 3,927.31 × 1,586.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.94x = 6,232,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232,607.55/2,845.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.00

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