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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.06, 4,396.37 and 1,859.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.06, 4,396.37 and 1,859.58 is: 2,565.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.06 : 4,396.37 = 1,859.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.06/4,396.37 = 1,859.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.06x = 4,396.37 × 1,859.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.06x = 8,175,392.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,392.43/3,186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.99

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