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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.68, 3,581.91 and 1,601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.68, 3,581.91 and 1,601.06 is: 2,209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.68 : 3,581.91 = 1,601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.68/3,581.91 = 1,601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.68x = 3,581.91 × 1,601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.68x = 5,734,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,834.92/2,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.38

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