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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.05, 3,568.71 and 1,407.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.05, 3,568.71 and 1,407.11 is: 1,941.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.05 : 3,568.71 = 1,407.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.05/3,568.71 = 1,407.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.05x = 3,568.71 × 1,407.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.05x = 5,021,567.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,567.53/2,586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.79

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