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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.54, 3,572.19 and 1,469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.54, 3,572.19 and 1,469.48 is: 2,027.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.54 : 3,572.19 = 1,469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.54/3,572.19 = 1,469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.54x = 3,572.19 × 1,469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.54x = 5,249,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,243.90/2,588.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.88

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