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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.40, 3,581.62 and 1,416.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.40, 3,581.62 and 1,416.45 is: 1,954.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.40 : 3,581.62 = 1,416.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.40/3,581.62 = 1,416.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.40x = 3,581.62 × 1,416.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.40x = 5,073,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,185.65/2,595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.68

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