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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.95, 3,563.13 and 1,403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.95, 3,563.13 and 1,403.02 is: 1,936.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.95 : 3,563.13 = 1,403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.95/3,563.13 = 1,403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.95x = 3,563.13 × 1,403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.95x = 4,999,117.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,999,117.82/2,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.18

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