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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,588.97, 3,572.60 and 1,469.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,588.97, 3,572.60 and 1,469.93 is: 2,028.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,588.97 : 3,572.60 = 1,469.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,588.97/3,572.60 = 1,469.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,588.97x = 3,572.60 × 1,469.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,588.97x = 5,251,471.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,251,471.92/2,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.40

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