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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.30, 3,559.19 and 2,202.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.30, 3,559.19 and 2,202.09 is: 3,041.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.30 : 3,559.19 = 2,202.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.30/3,559.19 = 2,202.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.30x = 3,559.19 × 2,202.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.30x = 7,837,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837,645.70/2,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.03

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