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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.93, 3,558.91 and 1,399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.93, 3,558.91 and 1,399.99 is: 1,931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.93 : 3,558.91 = 1,399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.93/3,558.91 = 1,399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.93x = 3,558.91 × 1,399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.93x = 4,982,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,438.41/2,578.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.98

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