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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.06, 3,562.16 and 1,533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.06, 3,562.16 and 1,533.12 is: 2,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.06 : 3,562.16 = 1,533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.06/3,562.16 = 1,533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.06x = 3,562.16 × 1,533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.06x = 5,461,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,222.57/2,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.89

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