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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.52, 3,574.94 and 1,411.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.52, 3,574.94 and 1,411.59 is: 1,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.52 : 3,574.94 = 1,411.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.52/3,574.94 = 1,411.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.52x = 3,574.94 × 1,411.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.52x = 5,046,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,342.50/2,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.01

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