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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.52, 4,019.33 and 1,586.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.52, 4,019.33 and 1,586.23 is: 2,189.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.52 : 4,019.33 = 1,586.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.52/4,019.33 = 1,586.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.52x = 4,019.33 × 1,586.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.52x = 6,375,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,553.80/2,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.02

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