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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.22, 5,278.16 and 2,586.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.22, 5,278.16 and 2,586.11 is: 3,884.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.22 : 5,278.16 = 2,586.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.22/5,278.16 = 2,586.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.22x = 5,278.16 × 2,586.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.22x = 13,649,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,649,902.36/3,514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.19

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