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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.00, 3,581.01 and 1,416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.00, 3,581.01 and 1,416.05 is: 1,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.00 : 3,581.01 = 1,416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.00/3,581.01 = 1,416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.00x = 3,581.01 × 1,416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.00x = 5,070,884.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,070,884.73/2,595.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.10

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