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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.90, 3,578.26 and 1,413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.90, 3,578.26 and 1,413.98 is: 1,951.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.90 : 3,578.26 = 1,413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.90/3,578.26 = 1,413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.90x = 3,578.26 × 1,413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.90x = 5,059,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,588.07/2,592.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.32

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