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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.15, 3,567.49 and 1,406.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.15, 3,567.49 and 1,406.22 is: 1,940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.15 : 3,567.49 = 1,406.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.15/3,567.49 = 1,406.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.15x = 3,567.49 × 1,406.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.15x = 5,016,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,016,675.79/2,585.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.57

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