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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.42, 3,566.46 and 1,405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.42, 3,566.46 and 1,405.46 is: 1,939.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.42 : 3,566.46 = 1,405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.42/3,566.46 = 1,405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.42x = 3,566.46 × 1,405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.42x = 5,012,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,516.87/2,584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.51

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