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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.53, 3,562.48 and 1,462.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.53, 3,562.48 and 1,462.44 is: 2,018.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.53 : 3,562.48 = 1,462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.53/3,562.48 = 1,462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.53x = 3,562.48 × 1,462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.53x = 5,209,913.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209,913.25/2,581.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.15

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