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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.62, 3,581.93 and 1,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.62, 3,581.93 and 1,476.60 is: 2,037.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.62 : 3,581.93 = 1,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.62/3,581.93 = 1,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.62x = 3,581.93 × 1,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.62x = 5,289,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289,070.46/2,595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.69

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