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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,600.85, 3,589.40 and 1,481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,600.85, 3,589.40 and 1,481.55 is: 2,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,600.85 : 3,589.40 = 1,481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,600.85/3,589.40 = 1,481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,600.85x = 3,589.40 × 1,481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,600.85x = 5,317,875.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,317,875.57/2,600.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.67

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