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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.16, 3,573.12 and 1,410.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.16, 3,573.12 and 1,410.16 is: 1,946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.16 : 3,573.12 = 1,410.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.16/3,573.12 = 1,410.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.16x = 3,573.12 × 1,410.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.16x = 5,038,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,038,670.90/2,589.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.06

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