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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.70, 3,577.95 and 1,413.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.70, 3,577.95 and 1,413.85 is: 1,951.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.70 : 3,577.95 = 1,413.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.70/3,577.95 = 1,413.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.70x = 3,577.95 × 1,413.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.70x = 5,058,684.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,684.61/2,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.13

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