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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.38, 3,566.44 and 1,405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.38, 3,566.44 and 1,405.45 is: 1,939.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.38 : 3,566.44 = 1,405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.38/3,566.44 = 1,405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.38x = 3,566.44 × 1,405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.38x = 5,012,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,453.10/2,584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.52

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