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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.41, 3,577.50 and 1,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.41, 3,577.50 and 1,413.50 is: 1,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.41 : 3,577.50 = 1,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.41/3,577.50 = 1,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.41x = 3,577.50 × 1,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.41x = 5,056,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056,778.36/2,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.61

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