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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.64, 3,580.56 and 1,415.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.64, 3,580.56 and 1,415.64 is: 1,953.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.64 : 3,580.56 = 1,415.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.64/3,580.56 = 1,415.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.64x = 3,580.56 × 1,415.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.64x = 5,068,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,783.96/2,594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.56

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