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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,186.28, 4,396.26 and 1,859.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,186.28, 4,396.26 and 1,859.14 is: 2,565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,186.28 : 4,396.26 = 1,859.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,186.28/4,396.26 = 1,859.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,186.28x = 4,396.26 × 1,859.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,186.28x = 8,173,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,173,262.82/3,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.14

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