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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.06, 3,561.78 and 1,402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.06, 3,561.78 and 1,402.12 is: 1,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.06 : 3,561.78 = 1,402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.06/3,561.78 = 1,402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.06x = 3,561.78 × 1,402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.06x = 4,994,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,042.97/2,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.88

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