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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.22, 3,553.33 and 2,104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.22, 3,553.33 and 2,104.63 is: 2,901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.22 : 3,553.33 = 2,104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.22/3,553.33 = 2,104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.22x = 3,553.33 × 2,104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.22x = 7,478,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,478,444.92/2,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.75

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