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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.35, 3,568.98 and 1,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.35, 3,568.98 and 1,407.40 is: 1,942.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.35 : 3,568.98 = 1,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.35/3,568.98 = 1,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.35x = 3,568.98 × 1,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.35x = 5,022,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,022,964.61/2,586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.11

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