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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.09, 3,557.04 and 1,694.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.09, 3,557.04 and 1,694.10 is: 2,338.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.09 : 3,557.04 = 1,694.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.09/3,557.04 = 1,694.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.09x = 3,557.04 × 1,694.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.09x = 6,025,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,025,981.46/2,577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,338.29

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