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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.93, 3,580.98 and 1,416.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.93, 3,580.98 and 1,416.01 is: 1,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.93 : 3,580.98 = 1,416.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.93/3,580.98 = 1,416.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.93x = 3,580.98 × 1,416.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.93x = 5,070,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,703.49/2,594.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.08

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