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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.95, 3,582.41 and 1,417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.95, 3,582.41 and 1,417.01 is: 1,955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.95 : 3,582.41 = 1,417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.95/3,582.41 = 1,417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.95x = 3,582.41 × 1,417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.95x = 5,076,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076,313.92/2,595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.48

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