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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.24, 3,581.46 and 1,416.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.24, 3,581.46 and 1,416.33 is: 1,954.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.24 : 3,581.46 = 1,416.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.24/3,581.46 = 1,416.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.24x = 3,581.46 × 1,416.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.24x = 5,072,529.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,529.24/2,595.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.55

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