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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.80, 3,573.93 and 1,410.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.80, 3,573.93 and 1,410.89 is: 1,947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.80 : 3,573.93 = 1,410.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.80/3,573.93 = 1,410.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.80x = 3,573.93 × 1,410.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.80x = 5,042,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,422.10/2,589.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.03

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