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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.33, 3,566.36 and 1,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.33, 3,566.36 and 1,405.40 is: 1,939.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.33 : 3,566.36 = 1,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.33/3,566.36 = 1,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.33x = 3,566.36 × 1,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.33x = 5,012,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,168.09/2,584.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.44

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