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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.14, 3,577.11 and 1,413.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.14, 3,577.11 and 1,413.21 is: 1,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.14 : 3,577.11 = 1,413.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.14/3,577.11 = 1,413.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.14x = 3,577.11 × 1,413.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.14x = 5,055,207.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,207.62/2,592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.21

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