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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.85, 3,575.30 and 1,411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.85, 3,575.30 and 1,411.93 is: 1,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.85 : 3,575.30 = 1,411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.85/3,575.30 = 1,411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.85x = 3,575.30 × 1,411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.85x = 5,048,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,073.33/2,590.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.42

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