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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.49, 3,556.72 and 1,515.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.49, 3,556.72 and 1,515.29 is: 2,090.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.49 : 3,556.72 = 1,515.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.49/3,556.72 = 1,515.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.49x = 3,556.72 × 1,515.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.49x = 5,389,462.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389,462.25/2,577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.97

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