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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.98, 3,567.27 and 1,406.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.98, 3,567.27 and 1,406.06 is: 1,940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.98 : 3,567.27 = 1,406.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.98/3,567.27 = 1,406.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.98x = 3,567.27 × 1,406.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.98x = 5,015,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,777.82/2,584.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.35

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