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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.05, 3,571.60 and 1,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.05, 3,571.60 and 1,469.03 is: 2,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.05 : 3,571.60 = 1,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.05/3,571.60 = 1,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.05x = 3,571.60 × 1,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.05x = 5,246,787.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,787.55/2,588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.32

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