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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.09, 3,567.57 and 1,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.09, 3,567.57 and 1,406.14 is: 1,940.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.09 : 3,567.57 = 1,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.09/3,567.57 = 1,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.09x = 3,567.57 × 1,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.09x = 5,016,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,502.88/2,585.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.55

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