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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.35, 3,574.61 and 1,411.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.35, 3,574.61 and 1,411.43 is: 1,947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.35 : 3,574.61 = 1,411.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.35/3,574.61 = 1,411.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.35x = 3,574.61 × 1,411.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.35x = 5,045,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,311.79/2,590.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.73

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