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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.90, 3,558.77 and 1,399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.90, 3,558.77 and 1,399.95 is: 1,931.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.90 : 3,558.77 = 1,399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.90/3,558.77 = 1,399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.90x = 3,558.77 × 1,399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.90x = 4,982,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,100.06/2,578.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.87

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