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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.55, 3,260.97 and 1,577.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.55, 3,260.97 and 1,577.85 is: 2,176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.55 : 3,260.97 = 1,577.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.55/3,260.97 = 1,577.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.55x = 3,260.97 × 1,577.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.55x = 5,145,321.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145,321.51/2,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.95

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