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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.52, 3,015.68 and 1,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.52, 3,015.68 and 1,577.60 is: 2,365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.52 : 3,015.68 = 1,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.52/3,015.68 = 1,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.52x = 3,015.68 × 1,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.52x = 4,757,536.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,536.77/2,011.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,365.15

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