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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.02, 3,581.12 and 1,416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.02, 3,581.12 and 1,416.08 is: 1,954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.02 : 3,581.12 = 1,416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.02/3,581.12 = 1,416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.02x = 3,581.12 × 1,416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.02x = 5,071,145.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,145.33/2,595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.18

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