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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,237.57, 4,850.89 and 2,586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,237.57, 4,850.89 and 2,586.94 is: 3,876.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,237.57 : 4,850.89 = 2,586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,237.57/4,850.89 = 2,586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,237.57x = 4,850.89 × 2,586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,237.57x = 12,548,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,548,942.78/3,237.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.04

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