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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.88, 3,581.54 and 1,533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.88, 3,581.54 and 1,533.74 is: 2,116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.88 : 3,581.54 = 1,533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.88/3,581.54 = 1,533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.88x = 3,581.54 × 1,533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.88x = 5,493,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,493,152.44/2,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.11

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