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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.66, 3,576.51 and 1,412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.66, 3,576.51 and 1,412.74 is: 1,949.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.66 : 3,576.51 = 1,412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.66/3,576.51 = 1,412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.66x = 3,576.51 × 1,412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.66x = 5,052,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,678.74/2,591.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.59

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