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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.50, 3,558.28 and 1,459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.50, 3,558.28 and 1,459.65 is: 2,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.50 : 3,558.28 = 1,459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.50/3,558.28 = 1,459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.50x = 3,558.28 × 1,459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.50x = 5,193,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,843.40/2,578.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.29

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