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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.23, 3,577.10 and 1,413.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.23, 3,577.10 and 1,413.27 is: 1,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.23 : 3,577.10 = 1,413.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.23/3,577.10 = 1,413.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.23x = 3,577.10 × 1,413.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.23x = 5,055,401.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,401.05/2,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.22

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