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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,577.91, 2,161.75 and 1,518.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,577.91, 2,161.75 and 1,518.79 is: 2,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,577.91 : 2,161.75 = 1,518.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,577.91/2,161.75 = 1,518.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,577.91x = 2,161.75 × 1,518.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,577.91x = 3,283,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,236.69/1,577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,080.75

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