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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.75, 3,581.65 and 1,476.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.75, 3,581.65 and 1,476.26 is: 2,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.75 : 3,581.65 = 1,476.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.75/3,581.65 = 1,476.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.75x = 3,581.65 × 1,476.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.75x = 5,287,444.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287,444.00/2,595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.96

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