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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.15, 3,581.36 and 1,476.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.15, 3,581.36 and 1,476.13 is: 2,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.15 : 3,581.36 = 1,476.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.15/3,581.36 = 1,476.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.15x = 3,581.36 × 1,476.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.15x = 5,286,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,552.94/2,595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.09

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