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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586.53, 3,569.50 and 1,407.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586.53, 3,569.50 and 1,407.65 is: 1,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586.53 : 3,569.50 = 1,407.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586.53/3,569.50 = 1,407.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586.53x = 3,569.50 × 1,407.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586.53x = 5,024,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024,590.59/2,586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.60

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