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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.34, 3,562.22 and 1,402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.34, 3,562.22 and 1,402.40 is: 1,935.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.34 : 3,562.22 = 1,402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.34/3,562.22 = 1,402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.34x = 3,562.22 × 1,402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.34x = 4,995,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,669.74/2,581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.30

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