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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.16, 3,575.84 and 1,412.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.16, 3,575.84 and 1,412.26 is: 1,948.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.16 : 3,575.84 = 1,412.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.16/3,575.84 = 1,412.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.16x = 3,575.84 × 1,412.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.16x = 5,050,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,015.80/2,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.94

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