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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.63, 3,580.60 and 1,415.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.63, 3,580.60 and 1,415.78 is: 1,953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.63 : 3,580.60 = 1,415.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.63/3,580.60 = 1,415.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.63x = 3,580.60 × 1,415.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.63x = 5,069,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,320.43/2,594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.77

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