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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.46, 3,574.83 and 1,411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.46, 3,574.83 and 1,411.53 is: 1,947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.46 : 3,574.83 = 1,411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.46/3,574.83 = 1,411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.46x = 3,574.83 × 1,411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.46x = 5,045,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,971.68/2,590.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.91

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