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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.08, 3,581.78 and 1,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.08, 3,581.78 and 1,532.45 is: 2,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.08 : 3,581.78 = 1,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.08/3,581.78 = 1,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.08x = 3,581.78 × 1,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.08x = 5,488,900.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,488,900.05/2,595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.12

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