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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.58, 3,044.62 and 1,577.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.58, 3,044.62 and 1,577.99 is: 2,175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.58 : 3,044.62 = 1,577.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.58/3,044.62 = 1,577.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.58x = 3,044.62 × 1,577.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.58x = 4,804,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,804,389.50/2,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.33

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