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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.58, 3,572.36 and 1,469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.58, 3,572.36 and 1,469.56 is: 2,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.58 : 3,572.36 = 1,469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.58/3,572.36 = 1,469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.58x = 3,572.36 × 1,469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.58x = 5,249,797.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,249,797.36/2,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.06

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