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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.30, 3,581.60 and 1,416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.30, 3,581.60 and 1,416.44 is: 1,954.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.30 : 3,581.60 = 1,416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.30/3,581.60 = 1,416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.30x = 3,581.60 × 1,416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.30x = 5,073,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,103.60/2,595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.73

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