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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.38, 3,573.34 and 1,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.38, 3,573.34 and 1,410.46 is: 1,946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.38 : 3,573.34 = 1,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.38/3,573.34 = 1,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.38x = 3,573.34 × 1,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.38x = 5,040,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,040.68/2,589.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.43

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