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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.55, 3,581.98 and 1,476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.55, 3,581.98 and 1,476.69 is: 2,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.55 : 3,581.98 = 1,476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.55/3,581.98 = 1,476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.55x = 3,581.98 × 1,476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.55x = 5,289,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,466.66/2,595.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.90

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