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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.98, 3,581.08 and 1,416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.98, 3,581.08 and 1,416.06 is: 1,954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.98 : 3,581.08 = 1,416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.98/3,581.08 = 1,416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.98x = 3,581.08 × 1,416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.98x = 5,071,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,024.14/2,594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.17

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