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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.18, 3,577.14 and 1,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.18, 3,577.14 and 1,413.27 is: 1,950.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.18 : 3,577.14 = 1,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.18/3,577.14 = 1,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.18x = 3,577.14 × 1,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.18x = 5,055,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,464.65/2,592.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.28

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