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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.30, 3,569.04 and 1,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.30, 3,569.04 and 1,407.36 is: 1,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.30 : 3,569.04 = 1,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.30/3,569.04 = 1,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.30x = 3,569.04 × 1,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.30x = 5,022,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,924.13/2,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.13

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