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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.05, 3,572.93 and 1,410.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.05, 3,572.93 and 1,410.12 is: 1,945.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.05 : 3,572.93 = 1,410.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.05/3,572.93 = 1,410.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.05x = 3,572.93 × 1,410.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.05x = 5,038,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,256.72/2,589.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.99

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