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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.62, 3,580.56 and 1,415.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.62, 3,580.56 and 1,415.71 is: 1,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.62 : 3,580.56 = 1,415.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.62/3,580.56 = 1,415.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.62x = 3,580.56 × 1,415.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.62x = 5,069,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,034.60/2,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.67

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