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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.26, 3,568.93 and 1,407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.26, 3,568.93 and 1,407.33 is: 1,942.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.26 : 3,568.93 = 1,407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.26/3,568.93 = 1,407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.26x = 3,568.93 × 1,407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.26x = 5,022,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,662.26/2,586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.06

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