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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.58, 3,151.44 and 1,577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.58, 3,151.44 and 1,577.79 is: 2,175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.58 : 3,151.44 = 1,577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.58/3,151.44 = 1,577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.58x = 3,151.44 × 1,577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.58x = 4,972,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,972,310.52/2,285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,175.51

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