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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.18, 3,574.44 and 1,411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.18, 3,574.44 and 1,411.25 is: 1,947.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.18 : 3,574.44 = 1,411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.18/3,574.44 = 1,411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.18x = 3,574.44 × 1,411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.18x = 5,044,410.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,410.58/2,590.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.52

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