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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.26, 3,573.08 and 1,410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.26, 3,573.08 and 1,410.34 is: 1,946.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.26 : 3,573.08 = 1,410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.26/3,573.08 = 1,410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.26x = 3,573.08 × 1,410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.26x = 5,039,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,257.65/2,589.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.22

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