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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.46, 3,566.55 and 1,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.46, 3,566.55 and 1,405.52 is: 1,939.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.46 : 3,566.55 = 1,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.46/3,566.55 = 1,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.46x = 3,566.55 × 1,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.46x = 5,012,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012,857.36/2,584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.61

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