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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,589.85, 3,573.97 and 1,410.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,589.85, 3,573.97 and 1,410.93 is: 1,947.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,589.85 : 3,573.97 = 1,410.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,589.85/3,573.97 = 1,410.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,589.85x = 3,573.97 × 1,410.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,589.85x = 5,042,621.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042,621.49/2,589.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.07

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