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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.10, 3,574.34 and 1,411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.10, 3,574.34 and 1,411.17 is: 1,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.10 : 3,574.34 = 1,411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.10/3,574.34 = 1,411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.10x = 3,574.34 × 1,411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.10x = 5,044,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,001.38/2,590.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.42

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