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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.63, 3,581.96 and 1,416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.63, 3,581.96 and 1,416.68 is: 1,955.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.63 : 3,581.96 = 1,416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.63/3,581.96 = 1,416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.63x = 3,581.96 × 1,416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.63x = 5,074,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,466.10/2,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.00

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