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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.36, 3,577.47 and 1,413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.36, 3,577.47 and 1,413.39 is: 1,950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.36 : 3,577.47 = 1,413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.36/3,577.47 = 1,413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.36x = 3,577.47 × 1,413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.36x = 5,056,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,360.32/2,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.49

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