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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.44, 3,839.58 and 1,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.44, 3,839.58 and 1,406.44 is: 2,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.44 : 3,839.58 = 1,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.44/3,839.58 = 1,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.44x = 3,839.58 × 1,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.44x = 5,400,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,138.90/2,558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.72

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