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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.21, 3,577.25 and 1,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.21, 3,577.25 and 1,413.28 is: 1,950.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.21 : 3,577.25 = 1,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.21/3,577.25 = 1,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.21x = 3,577.25 × 1,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.21x = 5,055,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,655.88/2,592.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.33

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