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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.93, 3,580.85 and 1,415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.93, 3,580.85 and 1,415.76 is: 1,953.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.93 : 3,580.85 = 1,415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.93/3,580.85 = 1,415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.93x = 3,580.85 × 1,415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.93x = 5,069,617.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,617.12/2,594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,953.67

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