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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.95, 3,579.67 and 1,415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.95, 3,579.67 and 1,415.02 is: 1,952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.95 : 3,579.67 = 1,415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.95/3,579.67 = 1,415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.95x = 3,579.67 × 1,415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.95x = 5,065,304.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,304.64/2,593.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.74

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