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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.76, 3,582.24 and 1,416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.76, 3,582.24 and 1,416.91 is: 1,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.76 : 3,582.24 = 1,416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.76/3,582.24 = 1,416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.76x = 3,582.24 × 1,416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.76x = 5,075,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,711.68/2,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.39

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