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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.84, 3,582.29 and 1,416.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.84, 3,582.29 and 1,416.90 is: 1,955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.84 : 3,582.29 = 1,416.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.84/3,582.29 = 1,416.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.84x = 3,582.29 × 1,416.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.84x = 5,075,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,075,746.70/2,595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.34

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