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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.08, 3,577.06 and 1,413.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.08, 3,577.06 and 1,413.14 is: 1,950.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.08 : 3,577.06 = 1,413.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.08/3,577.06 = 1,413.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.08x = 3,577.06 × 1,413.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.08x = 5,054,886.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,886.57/2,592.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.13

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