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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.25, 3,530.33 and 1,423.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.25, 3,530.33 and 1,423.91 is: 1,964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.25 : 3,530.33 = 1,423.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.25/3,530.33 = 1,423.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.25x = 3,530.33 × 1,423.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.25x = 5,026,858.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026,858.10/2,558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.96

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