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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.27, 3,574.56 and 1,411.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.27, 3,574.56 and 1,411.33 is: 1,947.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.27 : 3,574.56 = 1,411.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.27/3,574.56 = 1,411.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.27x = 3,574.56 × 1,411.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.27x = 5,044,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,883.76/2,590.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.63

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