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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.15, 3,577.19 and 1,413.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.15, 3,577.19 and 1,413.22 is: 1,950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.15 : 3,577.19 = 1,413.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.15/3,577.19 = 1,413.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.15x = 3,577.19 × 1,413.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.15x = 5,055,361.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,361.19/2,592.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.26

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