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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.80, 3,572.44 and 1,469.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.80, 3,572.44 and 1,469.64 is: 2,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.80 : 3,572.44 = 1,469.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.80/3,572.44 = 1,469.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.80x = 3,572.44 × 1,469.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.80x = 5,250,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250,200.72/2,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.04

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