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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.52, 3,152.29 and 1,577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.52, 3,152.29 and 1,577.20 is: 2,373.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.52 : 3,152.29 = 1,577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.52/3,152.29 = 1,577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.52x = 3,152.29 × 1,577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.52x = 4,971,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971,783.90/2,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.71

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