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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.70, 3,566.88 and 1,405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.70, 3,566.88 and 1,405.74 is: 1,939.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.70 : 3,566.88 = 1,405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.70/3,566.88 = 1,405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.70x = 3,566.88 × 1,405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.70x = 5,014,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,105.89/2,584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.92

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