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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.44, 4,573.58 and 1,586.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.44, 4,573.58 and 1,586.60 is: 2,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.44 : 4,573.58 = 1,586.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.44/4,573.58 = 1,586.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.44x = 4,573.58 × 1,586.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.44x = 7,256,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,256,442.03/3,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.94

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