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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.27, 3,555.77 and 1,569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.27, 3,555.77 and 1,569.33 is: 2,165.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.27 : 3,555.77 = 1,569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.27/3,555.77 = 1,569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.27x = 3,555.77 × 1,569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.27x = 5,580,168.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,580,168.69/2,577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.15

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