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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.30, 3,334.57 and 1,577.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.30, 3,334.57 and 1,577.54 is: 2,177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.30 : 3,334.57 = 1,577.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.30/3,334.57 = 1,577.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.30x = 3,334.57 × 1,577.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.30x = 5,260,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,421.95/2,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.06

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