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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.35, 3,575.99 and 1,412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.35, 3,575.99 and 1,412.43 is: 1,949.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.35 : 3,575.99 = 1,412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.35/3,575.99 = 1,412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.35x = 3,575.99 × 1,412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.35x = 5,050,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050,835.56/2,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.11

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