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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.15, 3,571.44 and 1,469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.15, 3,571.44 and 1,469.09 is: 2,027.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.15 : 3,571.44 = 1,469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.15/3,571.44 = 1,469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.15x = 3,571.44 × 1,469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.15x = 5,246,758.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,758.38/2,588.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.22

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