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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.98, 3,567.35 and 1,406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.98, 3,567.35 and 1,406.13 is: 1,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.98 : 3,567.35 = 1,406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.98/3,567.35 = 1,406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.98x = 3,567.35 × 1,406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.98x = 5,016,157.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,157.86/2,584.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.50

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