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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.95, 3,567.23 and 1,406.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.95, 3,567.23 and 1,406.02 is: 1,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.95 : 3,567.23 = 1,406.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.95/3,567.23 = 1,406.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.95x = 3,567.23 × 1,406.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.95x = 5,015,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,596.72/2,584.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.31

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