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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.36, 3,577.48 and 1,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.36, 3,577.48 and 1,544.46 is: 2,131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.36 : 3,577.48 = 1,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.36/3,577.48 = 1,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.36x = 3,577.48 × 1,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.36x = 5,525,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,274.76/2,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.37

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