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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.58, 3,577.71 and 1,413.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.58, 3,577.71 and 1,413.66 is: 1,950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.58 : 3,577.71 = 1,413.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.58/3,577.71 = 1,413.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.58x = 3,577.71 × 1,413.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.58x = 5,057,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,665.52/2,592.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.82

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