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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577.56, 3,555.63 and 2,224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577.56, 3,555.63 and 2,224.94 is: 3,069.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577.56 : 3,555.63 = 2,224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577.56/3,555.63 = 2,224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577.56x = 3,555.63 × 2,224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577.56x = 7,911,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911,045.63/2,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.21

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