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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.66, 3,579.14 and 1,414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.66, 3,579.14 and 1,414.72 is: 1,952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.66 : 3,579.14 = 1,414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.66/3,579.14 = 1,414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.66x = 3,579.14 × 1,414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.66x = 5,063,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,480.94/2,593.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.25

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