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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.08, 3,574.26 and 1,411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.08, 3,574.26 and 1,411.16 is: 1,947.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.08 : 3,574.26 = 1,411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.08/3,574.26 = 1,411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.08x = 3,574.26 × 1,411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.08x = 5,043,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043,834.87/2,590.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.37

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