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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.23, 3,554.92 and 1,726.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.23, 3,554.92 and 1,726.53 is: 2,381.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.23 : 3,554.92 = 1,726.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.23/3,554.92 = 1,726.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.23x = 3,554.92 × 1,726.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.23x = 6,137,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,137,676.03/2,577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,381.50

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