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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.30, 3,574.62 and 1,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.30, 3,574.62 and 1,411.34 is: 1,947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.30 : 3,574.62 = 1,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.30/3,574.62 = 1,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.30x = 3,574.62 × 1,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.30x = 5,044,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,997.13/2,590.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.65

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