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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,591.83, 3,576.74 and 1,412.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,591.83, 3,576.74 and 1,412.91 is: 1,949.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,591.83 : 3,576.74 = 1,412.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,591.83/3,576.74 = 1,412.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,591.83x = 3,576.74 × 1,412.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,591.83x = 5,053,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,593.83/2,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.82

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