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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.44, 3,574.82 and 1,411.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.44, 3,574.82 and 1,411.51 is: 1,947.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.44 : 3,574.82 = 1,411.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.44/3,574.82 = 1,411.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.44x = 3,574.82 × 1,411.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.44x = 5,045,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,894.18/2,590.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.89

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