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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.39, 3,578.13 and 1,544.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.39, 3,578.13 and 1,544.25 is: 2,131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.39 : 3,578.13 = 1,544.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.39/3,578.13 = 1,544.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.39x = 3,578.13 × 1,544.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.39x = 5,525,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525,527.25/2,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.44

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