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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.80, 3,877.62 and 2,346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.80, 3,877.62 and 2,346.16 is: 3,531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.80 : 3,877.62 = 2,346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.80/3,877.62 = 2,346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.80x = 3,877.62 × 2,346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.80x = 9,097,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,097,505.21/2,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.92

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