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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.16, 3,577.20 and 1,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.16, 3,577.20 and 1,413.24 is: 1,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.16 : 3,577.20 = 1,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.16/3,577.20 = 1,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.16x = 3,577.20 × 1,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.16x = 5,055,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,442.13/2,592.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.28

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