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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.09, 3,581.22 and 1,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.09, 3,581.22 and 1,416.16 is: 1,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.09 : 3,581.22 = 1,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.09/3,581.22 = 1,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.09x = 3,581.22 × 1,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.09x = 5,071,584.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,071,584.99/2,595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.30

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