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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.46, 3,573.33 and 1,410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.46, 3,573.33 and 1,410.46 is: 1,946.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.46 : 3,573.33 = 1,410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.46/3,573.33 = 1,410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.46x = 3,573.33 × 1,410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.46x = 5,040,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040,039.03/2,589.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.37

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