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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.54, 3,576.33 and 1,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.54, 3,576.33 and 1,412.60 is: 1,949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.54 : 3,576.33 = 1,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.54/3,576.33 = 1,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.54x = 3,576.33 × 1,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.54x = 5,051,905.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051,905.88/2,591.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.39

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