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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.44, 3,571.86 and 1,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.44, 3,571.86 and 1,469.40 is: 2,027.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.44 : 3,571.86 = 1,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.44/3,571.86 = 1,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.44x = 3,571.86 × 1,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.44x = 5,248,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,248,482.15/2,588.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.66

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