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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.41, 3,554.90 and 1,632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.41, 3,554.90 and 1,632.22 is: 2,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.41 : 3,554.90 = 1,632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.41/3,554.90 = 1,632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.41x = 3,554.90 × 1,632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.41x = 5,802,377.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802,377.74/2,577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,251.24

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