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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.68, 3,582.09 and 1,416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.68, 3,582.09 and 1,416.76 is: 1,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.68 : 3,582.09 = 1,416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.68/3,582.09 = 1,416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.68x = 3,582.09 × 1,416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.68x = 5,074,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,074,952.87/2,595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.15

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