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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.45, 3,577.64 and 1,413.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.45, 3,577.64 and 1,413.59 is: 1,950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.45 : 3,577.64 = 1,413.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.45/3,577.64 = 1,413.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.45x = 3,577.64 × 1,413.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.45x = 5,057,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,291.17/2,592.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.78

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