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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.48, 3,573.36 and 2,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.48, 3,573.36 and 2,002.80 is: 2,760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.48 : 3,573.36 = 2,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.48/3,573.36 = 2,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.48x = 3,573.36 × 2,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.48x = 7,156,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,156,725.41/2,592.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.57

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