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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.59, 4,019.16 and 1,586.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.59, 4,019.16 and 1,586.27 is: 2,188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.59 : 4,019.16 = 1,586.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.59/4,019.16 = 1,586.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.59x = 4,019.16 × 1,586.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.59x = 6,375,472.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375,472.93/2,912.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.94

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