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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.22, 3,575.74 and 1,412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.22, 3,575.74 and 1,412.22 is: 1,948.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.22 : 3,575.74 = 1,412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.22/3,575.74 = 1,412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.22x = 3,575.74 × 1,412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.22x = 5,049,731.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,049,731.54/2,591.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.79

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