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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,346.72, 5,013.26 and 1,586.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,346.72, 5,013.26 and 1,586.39 is: 2,376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,346.72 : 5,013.26 = 1,586.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,346.72/5,013.26 = 1,586.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,346.72x = 5,013.26 × 1,586.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,346.72x = 7,952,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952,952.53/3,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,376.34

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