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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.01, 3,581.10 and 1,416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.01, 3,581.10 and 1,416.08 is: 1,954.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.01 : 3,581.10 = 1,416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.01/3,581.10 = 1,416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.01x = 3,581.10 × 1,416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.01x = 5,071,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,133.04/2,595.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.19

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