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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.42, 3,574.66 and 1,411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.42, 3,574.66 and 1,411.49 is: 1,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.42 : 3,574.66 = 1,411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.42/3,574.66 = 1,411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.42x = 3,574.66 × 1,411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.42x = 5,045,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,596.84/2,590.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.79

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