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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.24, 3,555.36 and 2,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.24, 3,555.36 and 2,046.33 is: 2,822.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.24 : 3,555.36 = 2,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.24/3,555.36 = 2,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.24x = 3,555.36 × 2,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.24x = 7,275,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,439.83/2,577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.96

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