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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.25, 3,588.44 and 1,481.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.25, 3,588.44 and 1,481.36 is: 2,044.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.25 : 3,588.44 = 1,481.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.25/3,588.44 = 1,481.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.25x = 3,588.44 × 1,481.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.25x = 5,315,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,315,782.66/2,600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.33

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