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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.17, 3,581.44 and 1,476.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.17, 3,581.44 and 1,476.21 is: 2,037.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.17 : 3,581.44 = 1,476.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.17/3,581.44 = 1,476.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.17x = 3,581.44 × 1,476.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.17x = 5,286,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286,957.54/2,595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.23

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