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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.09, 3,581.31 and 1,475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.09, 3,581.31 and 1,475.97 is: 2,036.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.09 : 3,581.31 = 1,475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.09/3,581.31 = 1,475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.09x = 3,581.31 × 1,475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.09x = 5,285,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,906.12/2,595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.89

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