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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.52, 4,019.18 and 1,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.52, 4,019.18 and 1,586.22 is: 2,188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.52 : 4,019.18 = 1,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.52/4,019.18 = 1,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.52x = 4,019.18 × 1,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.52x = 6,375,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,303.70/2,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.93

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