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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,250.43, 4,490.18 and 2,586.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,250.43, 4,490.18 and 2,586.43 is: 3,572.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,250.43 : 4,490.18 = 2,586.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,250.43/4,490.18 = 2,586.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,250.43x = 4,490.18 × 2,586.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,250.43x = 11,613,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,613,553.19/3,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.93

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