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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.79, 3,936.32 and 2,186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.79, 3,936.32 and 2,186.59 is: 3,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.79 : 3,936.32 = 2,186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.79/3,936.32 = 2,186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.79x = 3,936.32 × 2,186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.79x = 8,607,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,607,117.95/2,850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.20

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