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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.76, 5,399.84 and 2,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.76, 5,399.84 and 2,586.28 is: 3,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.76 : 5,399.84 = 2,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.76/5,399.84 = 2,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.76x = 5,399.84 × 2,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.76x = 13,965,498.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965,498.20/3,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.04

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