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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.59, 3,580.68 and 1,415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.59, 3,580.68 and 1,415.68 is: 1,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.59 : 3,580.68 = 1,415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.59/3,580.68 = 1,415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.59x = 3,580.68 × 1,415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.59x = 5,069,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,097.06/2,594.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.72

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