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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,593.82, 3,579.48 and 1,414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,593.82, 3,579.48 and 1,414.92 is: 1,952.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,593.82 : 3,579.48 = 1,414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,593.82/3,579.48 = 1,414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,593.82x = 3,579.48 × 1,414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,593.82x = 5,064,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064,663.48/2,593.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.59

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