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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.71, 3,580.71 and 1,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.71, 3,580.71 and 1,415.80 is: 1,953.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.71 : 3,580.71 = 1,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.71/3,580.71 = 1,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.71x = 3,580.71 × 1,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.71x = 5,069,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,569.22/2,594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.81

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