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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.62, 3,580.68 and 1,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.62, 3,580.68 and 1,415.74 is: 1,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.62 : 3,580.68 = 1,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.62/3,580.68 = 1,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.62x = 3,580.68 × 1,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.62x = 5,069,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,311.90/2,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.78

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