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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.38, 3,562.28 and 1,402.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.38, 3,562.28 and 1,402.45 is: 1,935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.38 : 3,562.28 = 1,402.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.38/3,562.28 = 1,402.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.38x = 3,562.28 × 1,402.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.38x = 4,995,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,995,901.77/2,581.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.36

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