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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.52, 3,579.04 and 1,414.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.52, 3,579.04 and 1,414.66 is: 1,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.52 : 3,579.04 = 1,414.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.52/3,579.04 = 1,414.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.52x = 3,579.04 × 1,414.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.52x = 5,063,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,124.73/2,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.22

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