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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.32, 3,577.37 and 1,413.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.32, 3,577.37 and 1,413.36 is: 1,950.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.32 : 3,577.37 = 1,413.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.32/3,577.37 = 1,413.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.32x = 3,577.37 × 1,413.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.32x = 5,056,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,104.60/2,592.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.42

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