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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.70, 2,177.55 and 1,446.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.70, 2,177.55 and 1,446.48 is: 1,996.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.70 : 2,177.55 = 1,446.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.70/2,177.55 = 1,446.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.70x = 2,177.55 × 1,446.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.70x = 3,149,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149,782.52/1,577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.44

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