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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.19, 3,562.97 and 1,533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.19, 3,562.97 and 1,533.25 is: 2,116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.19 : 3,562.97 = 1,533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.19/3,562.97 = 1,533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.19x = 3,562.97 × 1,533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.19x = 5,462,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,923.75/2,581.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.44

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