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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.27, 3,577.31 and 1,413.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.27, 3,577.31 and 1,413.35 is: 1,950.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.27 : 3,577.31 = 1,413.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.27/3,577.31 = 1,413.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.27x = 3,577.31 × 1,413.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.27x = 5,055,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,992.80/2,592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.41

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