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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.06, 3,562.79 and 1,533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.06, 3,562.79 and 1,533.13 is: 2,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.06 : 3,562.79 = 1,533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.06/3,562.79 = 1,533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.06x = 3,562.79 × 1,533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.06x = 5,462,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,220.23/2,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.27

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