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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.41, 3,562.33 and 1,402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.41, 3,562.33 and 1,402.46 is: 1,935.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.41 : 3,562.33 = 1,402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.41/3,562.33 = 1,402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.41x = 3,562.33 × 1,402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.41x = 4,996,000.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,000.51/2,581.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.38

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