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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.22, 3,574.49 and 1,411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.22, 3,574.49 and 1,411.26 is: 1,947.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.22 : 3,574.49 = 1,411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.22/3,574.49 = 1,411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.22x = 3,574.49 × 1,411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.22x = 5,044,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,527.70/2,590.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.53

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