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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.74, 3,573.83 and 1,410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.74, 3,573.83 and 1,410.84 is: 1,946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.74 : 3,573.83 = 1,410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.74/3,573.83 = 1,410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.74x = 3,573.83 × 1,410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.74x = 5,042,102.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,102.32/2,589.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.95

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