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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.09, 3,561.80 and 1,402.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.09, 3,561.80 and 1,402.13 is: 1,934.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.09 : 3,561.80 = 1,402.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.09/3,561.80 = 1,402.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.09x = 3,561.80 × 1,402.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.09x = 4,994,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994,108.53/2,581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.89

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