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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.39, 3,577.48 and 1,413.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.39, 3,577.48 and 1,413.51 is: 1,950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.39 : 3,577.48 = 1,413.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.39/3,577.48 = 1,413.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.39x = 3,577.48 × 1,413.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.39x = 5,056,803.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,803.75/2,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.63

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