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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.35, 3,558.23 and 1,792.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.35, 3,558.23 and 1,792.46 is: 2,474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.35 : 3,558.23 = 1,792.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.35/3,558.23 = 1,792.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.35x = 3,558.23 × 1,792.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.35x = 6,377,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,377,991.60/2,577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,474.63

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