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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.39, 3,573.25 and 1,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.39, 3,573.25 and 1,410.46 is: 1,946.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.39 : 3,573.25 = 1,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.39/3,573.25 = 1,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.39x = 3,573.25 × 1,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.39x = 5,039,926.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,039,926.20/2,589.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.38

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