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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.42, 3,577.95 and 1,545.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.42, 3,577.95 and 1,545.09 is: 2,132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.42 : 3,577.95 = 1,545.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.42/3,577.95 = 1,545.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.42x = 3,577.95 × 1,545.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.42x = 5,528,254.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528,254.77/2,592.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.47

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