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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.61, 3,562.49 and 1,402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.61, 3,562.49 and 1,402.68 is: 1,935.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.61 : 3,562.49 = 1,402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.61/3,562.49 = 1,402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.61x = 3,562.49 × 1,402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.61x = 4,997,036.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,036.98/2,581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.63

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