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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.33, 3,576.02 and 1,412.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.33, 3,576.02 and 1,412.39 is: 1,949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.33 : 3,576.02 = 1,412.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.33/3,576.02 = 1,412.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.33x = 3,576.02 × 1,412.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.33x = 5,050,709.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,709.95/2,591.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.08

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