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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.62, 3,577.86 and 1,413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.62, 3,577.86 and 1,413.74 is: 1,950.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.62 : 3,577.86 = 1,413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.62/3,577.86 = 1,413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.62x = 3,577.86 × 1,413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.62x = 5,058,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,163.80/2,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.99

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