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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,587.29, 3,570.49 and 1,408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,587.29, 3,570.49 and 1,408.36 is: 1,943.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,587.29 : 3,570.49 = 1,408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,587.29/3,570.49 = 1,408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,587.29x = 3,570.49 × 1,408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,587.29x = 5,028,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028,535.30/2,587.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.55

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