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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.71, 3,575.16 and 1,411.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.71, 3,575.16 and 1,411.77 is: 1,948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.71 : 3,575.16 = 1,411.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.71/3,575.16 = 1,411.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.71x = 3,575.16 × 1,411.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.71x = 5,047,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,303.63/2,590.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.23

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