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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.95, 3,565.88 and 1,405.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.95, 3,565.88 and 1,405.01 is: 1,938.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.95 : 3,565.88 = 1,405.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.95/3,565.88 = 1,405.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.95x = 3,565.88 × 1,405.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.95x = 5,010,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,104.22/2,583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.94

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