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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.78, 3,566.94 and 1,405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.78, 3,566.94 and 1,405.84 is: 1,940.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.78 : 3,566.94 = 1,405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.78/3,566.94 = 1,405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.78x = 3,566.94 × 1,405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.78x = 5,014,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,014,547.74/2,584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.03

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