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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.59, 3,566.88 and 1,405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.59, 3,566.88 and 1,405.64 is: 1,939.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.59 : 3,566.88 = 1,405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.59/3,566.88 = 1,405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.59x = 3,566.88 × 1,405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.59x = 5,013,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,749.20/2,584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.86

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