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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.97, 3,565.89 and 1,405.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.97, 3,565.89 and 1,405.05 is: 1,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.97 : 3,565.89 = 1,405.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.97/3,565.89 = 1,405.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.97x = 3,565.89 × 1,405.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.97x = 5,010,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,240.37/2,583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.97

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