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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.92, 3,567.18 and 1,406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.92, 3,567.18 and 1,406.04 is: 1,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.92 : 3,567.18 = 1,406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.92/3,567.18 = 1,406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.92x = 3,567.18 × 1,406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.92x = 5,015,597.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,597.77/2,584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.33

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