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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.91, 3,563.02 and 1,402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.91, 3,563.02 and 1,402.95 is: 1,936.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.91 : 3,563.02 = 1,402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.91/3,563.02 = 1,402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.91x = 3,563.02 × 1,402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.91x = 4,998,738.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,738.91/2,581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.06

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