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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.78, 3,573.75 and 1,410.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.78, 3,573.75 and 1,410.84 is: 1,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.78 : 3,573.75 = 1,410.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.78/3,573.75 = 1,410.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.78x = 3,573.75 × 1,410.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.78x = 5,041,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,989.45/2,589.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.88

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