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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.23, 3,577.32 and 1,413.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.23, 3,577.32 and 1,413.37 is: 1,950.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.23 : 3,577.32 = 1,413.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.23/3,577.32 = 1,413.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.23x = 3,577.32 × 1,413.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.23x = 5,056,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,051.81/2,592.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.46

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