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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578.97, 3,558.98 and 1,400.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578.97, 3,558.98 and 1,400.05 is: 1,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578.97 : 3,558.98 = 1,400.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578.97/3,558.98 = 1,400.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578.97x = 3,558.98 × 1,400.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578.97x = 4,982,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,749.95/2,578.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.07

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