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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.50, 4,441.43 and 2,586.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.50, 4,441.43 and 2,586.74 is: 3,572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.50 : 4,441.43 = 2,586.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.50/4,441.43 = 2,586.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.50x = 4,441.43 × 2,586.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.50x = 11,488,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,488,808.90/3,215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.95

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