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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.33, 3,577.42 and 1,413.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.33, 3,577.42 and 1,413.40 is: 1,950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.33 : 3,577.42 = 1,413.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.33/3,577.42 = 1,413.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.33x = 3,577.42 × 1,413.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.33x = 5,056,307.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,307.54/2,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.49

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