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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.67, 4,019.54 and 1,586.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.67, 4,019.54 and 1,586.39 is: 2,189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.67 : 4,019.54 = 1,586.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.67/4,019.54 = 1,586.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.67x = 4,019.54 × 1,586.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.67x = 6,376,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376,530.03/2,912.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.24

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