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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.76, 2,375.16 and 1,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.76, 2,375.16 and 1,419 is: 2,136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.76 : 2,375.16 = 1,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.76/2,375.16 = 1,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.76x = 2,375.16 × 1,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.76x = 3,370,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,352.04/1,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.16

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