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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.65, 3,579.29 and 1,414.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.65, 3,579.29 and 1,414.73 is: 1,952.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.65 : 3,579.29 = 1,414.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.65/3,579.29 = 1,414.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.65x = 3,579.29 × 1,414.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.65x = 5,063,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,703.97/2,593.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.35

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