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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.38, 3,574.73 and 1,411.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.38, 3,574.73 and 1,411.42 is: 1,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.38 : 3,574.73 = 1,411.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.38/3,574.73 = 1,411.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.38x = 3,574.73 × 1,411.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.38x = 5,045,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,445.42/2,590.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.76

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