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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.02, 3,567.26 and 1,406.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.02, 3,567.26 and 1,406.08 is: 1,940.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.02 : 3,567.26 = 1,406.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.02/3,567.26 = 1,406.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.02x = 3,567.26 × 1,406.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.02x = 5,015,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,852.94/2,585.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.35

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