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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.07, 3,561.89 and 1,402.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.07, 3,561.89 and 1,402.14 is: 1,934.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.07 : 3,561.89 = 1,402.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.07/3,561.89 = 1,402.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.07x = 3,561.89 × 1,402.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.07x = 4,994,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,261.43/2,581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.96

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