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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.45, 3,581.62 and 1,476.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.45, 3,581.62 and 1,476.37 is: 2,037.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.45 : 3,581.62 = 1,476.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.45/3,581.62 = 1,476.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.45x = 3,581.62 × 1,476.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.45x = 5,287,796.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,796.32/2,595.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.33

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