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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.88, 3,575.42 and 1,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.88, 3,575.42 and 1,411.92 is: 1,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.88 : 3,575.42 = 1,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.88/3,575.42 = 1,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.88x = 3,575.42 × 1,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.88x = 5,048,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,048,199.95/2,590.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.45

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