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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.10, 3,552.64 and 2,562.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.10, 3,552.64 and 2,562.94 is: 3,512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.10 : 3,552.64 = 2,562.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.10/3,552.64 = 2,562.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.10x = 3,552.64 × 2,562.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.10x = 9,105,203.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,105,203.16/2,592.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.67

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