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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.38, 3,573.35 and 1,410.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.38, 3,573.35 and 1,410.44 is: 1,946.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.38 : 3,573.35 = 1,410.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.38/3,573.35 = 1,410.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.38x = 3,573.35 × 1,410.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.38x = 5,039,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,995.77/2,589.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.41

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