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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.34, 3,577.58 and 1,413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.34, 3,577.58 and 1,413.52 is: 1,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.34 : 3,577.58 = 1,413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.34/3,577.58 = 1,413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.34x = 3,577.58 × 1,413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.34x = 5,056,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,980.88/2,592.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.74

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