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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.81, 3,572.57 and 1,409.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.81, 3,572.57 and 1,409.88 is: 1,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.81 : 3,572.57 = 1,409.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.81/3,572.57 = 1,409.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.81x = 3,572.57 × 1,409.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.81x = 5,036,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,036,894.99/2,588.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.64

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