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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.84, 2,163.34 and 1,464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.84, 2,163.34 and 1,464.08 is: 2,007.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.84 : 2,163.34 = 1,464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.84/2,163.34 = 1,464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.84x = 2,163.34 × 1,464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.84x = 3,167,302.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,302.83/1,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.37

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